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RESEARCH PRODUCT

Internal Fixation in Postpartum Symphysis Pubis Rupture: Report of Three Cases

Pol Maria Rommens

subject

Adultmedicine.medical_specialtySymphysismedicine.medical_treatmentPubic symphysisImplant removalFracture Fixation InternalPregnancymedicineHumansInternal fixationOrthopedics and Sports MedicineFractures ClosedReduction (orthopedic surgery)Labor Obstetricbusiness.industryPubic SymphysisGeneral MedicineSurgeryRadiographyConservative treatmentmedicine.anatomical_structureSymphysiolysisFemaleSurgerybusinessComplicationBed Rest

description

We present three patients with postpartum symphysis pubis rupture whose severe complaints persisted after conservative treatment. All three ruptures were stabilized with open reduction and internal fixation. There were no postoperative problems, and implants were removed after a mean period of six months. Patients were free of complaints after implant removal. In select cases, operative treatment of postpartum symphysiolysis may be indicated.

yearjournalcountryeditionlanguage
1997-05-01Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma
https://doi.org/10.1097/00005131-199705000-00008