I cannot see how a spinal belt which is usually applying stability above the area of the groin would be useful to an inguinal hernia which is located in the area of the groin. Is the statement true or there is a misunderstanding?

Dear Dr Alison

i am not agree with spinal belt for controlling groin hernia, it is dangerous for delaying groin hernia treatment.

Thank you for your helpful comments. This statement was made by an expert witness orthopaedic surgeon in an official report. I am challenging it.

there is no good result from using the spinal belt for the hernia

definitely wrong it may be partially correct for ventral hernias and not inguinalhernias

To reduce the pain.

To support the spinal vertebral Colum

To prevent the freely movement of spine.

To maintain the lumber curvature. .

I wonder if this question is related to your question last year regarding trauma resulting in an abdominal wall (and not an inguinal) hernia? If so, I would suggest it is unfair to use this forum to try to find online arguments to a specialist's opinion. Might I recommend you find both, a general and Orthopaedic surgeon of repute in your locality. Be prepared, however, if your specialists are not giving you the answers you want to hear, it is highly likely that your interpretation of the facts is not only something they do not agree with, but more importantly for you will not hold in any court, be it medical or legal. I apologise if this sounds harsh - the facts commonly are!

Thank you for your reply. It was not my intention to misuse this forum. I apologise if it appears that way.

The definitive treatment of groin hernia is surgical repair with or without using a synthetic polypropylene mesh by either open or a laparoscopic technique. Use of a specially designed waist belt with a padding that fits over the hernia site (called a " TRUSS") is discouraged as it can complicate the hernia for development of strangulation. So not only spinal belts are a part of hernia treatment rather they should be discouraged and the patient should seek advice from a surgeon in planning its right management.

"as regards to an inguinal hernia, spinal belts are often used as part treatment of hernias."

This statement is simply incorrect keeping in mind the recommended inguinal hernia treatments.

Appreciate the discussion and it is very true that spinal belts are being used for ventral abdominal wall hernias but not  for inguinal as discussed above.This is probably due to miss iinterpretation.As a matter of fact pure spinal belts are not very satisfactory even for ventral hernias due the design.