title: Internal fixation of pubic symphysis diastasis with a tension banding technique.
abstract: We present the details of a method of internally fixing diastasis of the pubic symphysis with stout wires and a tension band which can be employed with speed and ease, through a minimal exposure or minimally extended laparotomy wound. The technique is suitable for those with little experience of internal fixation of the pelvis. Our initial cases are presented.
authors.affiliation: Accident and Emergency Department, Newcastle General Hospital, UK.
authors.forename: P R
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Stuart
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Talbot
authors.forename: D D
authors.initials: DD
authors.lastname: Milne
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001864:Bone Wires; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011631:Pubic Symphysis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D011859:Radiography