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  2. Pubic symphysis diastasis - Wikipedia

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    Pubic symphysis diastasis (also known as diastasis symphysis pubis) is the separation of normally joined pubic bones, as in the dislocation of the bones, without a fracture that measures radiologically more than 10 mm. Separation of the symphysis pubis is a rare pathology associated with childbirth and has an incidence of 1 in 300 to 1 in 30,000 births.

  3. Pubic symphysis - Wikipedia

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    The symphysis pubis separates to some degree during childbirth. In some women this separation can become a diastasis of the symphysis pubis. The diastasis could be the result of a rapid birth, [5] or a forceps delivery, [6] or may be a prenatal condition. [7] A diastasis of the symphysis pubis is a cause of pelvic girdle pain (PGP). Overall ...

  4. Symphysis pubis dysfunction - Wikipedia

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    Symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD), commonly known as pubic symphysis dysfunction or lightning crotch, [1] is a condition that causes excessive movement of the pubic symphysis, either anterior or lateral, as well as associated pain, possibly because of a misalignment of the pelvis.

  5. Pelvic girdle pain - Wikipedia

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    The pubic symphysis has a fibrocartilage joint which may contain a fluid filled cavity and is avascular; it is supported by the superior and arcuate ligaments. The sacroiliac joints are synovial, but their movement is restricted throughout life and they are progressively obliterated by adhesions. The nature of the bony pelvic ring with its ...

  6. Diastasis (pathology) - Wikipedia

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    In pathology, diastasis is the separation of parts of the body that are normally joined, ... Diastasis symphysis pubis; Compare with: Diastasis (physiology) References

  7. Symphysiotomy - Wikipedia

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    Symphysiotomy is a surgical procedure in which the cartilage of the pubic symphysis is divided to widen the pelvis allowing childbirth when there is a mechanical problem (obstructed labour). It is also known as pelviotomy [ 1 ] and synchondrotomy. [ 1 ]

  8. Symphysis - Wikipedia

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    Pubic symphysis diastasis is an extremely rare complication that occurs in women who are giving birth. Separation of the two pubic bones during delivery at the symphyseal joint is extremely rare. Typically, during the birthing process, there is a sound that can be heard by the human ear to detect that there could be a case of symphyseal diastasis.

  9. Pubis (bone) - Wikipedia

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    The pubic bone is made up of a body, superior ramus, and inferior ramus (Latin: branch). The left and right coxal bones join at the pubic symphysis. It is covered by a layer of fat – the mons pubis. The pubis is the lower limit of the suprapubic region. In the female, the pubis is anterior to the urethral sponge.