Symphyseal cleft injection in the diagnosis and treatment of osteitis pubis in athletes.
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this study was to describe the application, technique, and results of symphyseal cleft injection in athletes with osteitis pubis.


CONCLUSIONS
Symphyseal cleft injection is a useful technique for the diagnosis and treatment of osteitis pubis in athletes. The procedure is well tolerated and may facilitate early resumption of competitive duties.
O'Connell
Martin J
MJ
Department of Radiology, Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital, Finglas, Dublin 11, Ireland.
Powell
Tom
T
McCaffrey
Noel M
NM
O'Connell
Denis
D
Eustace
Stephen J
SJ
D000328:Adult; D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D002045:Bupivacaine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003287:Contrast Media; D012090:Cumulative Trauma Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007270:Injections, Intra-Articular; D008012:Lidocaine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008775:Methylprednisolone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*; D000077555:Methylprednisolone Acetate; D010000:Osteitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D011630:Pubic Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D011631:Pubic Symphysis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D015641:Radiography, Interventional
D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D003287:Contrast Media; D000077555:Methylprednisolone Acetate; D008012:Lidocaine; D008775:Methylprednisolone; D002045:Bupivacaine