Obturator hernia physical examination

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Physical Examination

• Physical signs of obturator hernia may not be immediately evident as they are operator dependent.
• Groin mass is seen in few cases.
• Howship-Romberg sign
  • The Howship-Romberg sign is suggestive of an obturator hernia, exacerbated by thigh extension, medial rotation and adduction. It is characterized by lancilating pain in the medial thigh/obturator distribution, extending to the knee; caused by hernia compression of the obturator nerve.
• Hannington-kiff sign is also seen and is more specific than Howship-Romberg sign.