The high rate of late fixation failure following plate fixation of the symphysis is not clinically important, according to researchers in the United Kingdom. The researchers performed a retrospective ...

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — Plating with posterior fixation provided a greater reduction in patients with unstable pelvic injuries who had disruption of the symphysis pubis compared to implantation of ...

Figure 1. A 27-year-old, 45-kg primigravid woman presented in early labor at 40 weeks' gestation. Six hours into her labor, an urgent vacuum-assisted vaginal delivery was performed because of fetal ...

Symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD) is a group of symptoms that cause discomfort in the pelvic area. Treatment may help reduce your pain and improve muscle function and pelvic joint stability. SPD ...

The symphysis pubis is a fibrocartilaginous joint that connects the left and right superior pubic rami. The symphysis pubis widens during pregnancy as a normal response to child birth. The widening is ...

Symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD) involves discomfort at the front or back of the pelvic joints. Pelvic girdle pain is another name for this condition. Medical treatments and home remedies may be ...