What is diastasis of rectus muscles?

Diastasis od rectus muscles or diastasis recti means separation of rectus muscles. There are two vertical muscles located in the midline of the anterior abdominal wall (called six packs) that act as the main anterior abdominal wall muscles. These two muscles are covered in a strong fibrous sheath that are attached to each other in the middle. Due to variety of reasons, including obesity, multiple pregnancies and genetic, this midline attachment could be stretched and therefore the rectus muscles are separated from each other (diastasis recti). Most of the patients will see a bulge while they are doing sit up and some patients are complaining of lack of core muscle strength especially during exercise and heavy activity.

What are the different techniques for repairing the diastasis recti?

There are multiple surgical techniques to repair the diastasis recti including minimally invasive surgery and mini or full tummy tuck. This video discusses the surgical options to repair this condition.

 

 

Can diastasis recti be repaired with abdominoplasty?

There are multiple surgical techniques to repair the diastasis recti including minimally invasive surgery and mini or full tummy tuck. This video discusses mini or full abdominoplasty to repair this condition.

 

 

Can diastasis recti be repaired with minimally invasive surgery?

There are multiple surgical techniques to repair the diastasis recti including minimally invasive surgery and mini or full tummy tuck. This video discusses minimally invasive surgery to repair this condition.