title: The operative treatment of sacro-iliac subluxation and disruption of the symphysis pubis.
abstract: A method of internal fixation of the disrupted symphysis publis is discribed which uses readily available AO plates and tools. Patients can be mobilized at 3 days and discharged within 2 weeks. This method of treatment represents a considerable saving in nursing time and a great improvement for the patient, who is usually free from pain after 1 week.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery*; D007902:Length of Stay; D008297:Male; D011631:Pubic Symphysis / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D012446:Sacroiliac Joint / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery