Traumatic separation of the symphysis pubis during pregnancy: a case report.
OBJECTIVE
To present an unusual case of traumatic extensive separation of the symphysis pubis during pregnancy and rationale for mode of treatment.


METHODS
Diagnosis for etiology of public and lower back pain following trauma in a 37-year-old woman in an advanced stage of pregnancy.


METHODS
Physical examination and plain anterioposterior X-rays.


CONCLUSIONS
Extensive traumatic separation of the symphysis pubis might result from a very forceful descent of the fetal head against the pelvic ring upon the mother's accidental falling. Propitious timing of a caesarian section permits the option of open reduction and internal fixation.
Luger
E J
EJ
Department of Orthopaedics B, Tel Aviv Medical Center, Israel.
Arbel
R
R
Dekel
S
S
D000058:Accidental Falls; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016268:Internal Fixators; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000293:injuries; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications; D011631:Pubic Symphysis / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D012421:Rupture