Post-Partum Diastasis of the Pubic Symphysis: Report of a Rare Case.
Post-partum pubic symphysis diastasis refers to an abnormally wide gap between the two pubic bones following delivery. It is an uncommon and under diagnosed condition resulting in acute pelvic pain. A case of pelvic diastasis in a 24-year-old G2A1 following normal vaginal delivery is reported. Management consisted of simple conservative treatment with binders and analgesics, which were sufficient in achieving a complete reversal of the condition. The low incidence of 1 in 3700 normal vaginal deliveries over a 5 year period at Public Health Centre, Chennai, coupled with the rarity of the condition renders it as a salient presentation in the practice of our profession.
Senior Resident, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Velammal Medical College Hospital and Research Institute , Madurai, India .
Jeevitha Kamakoti
JK
Jayaraman
Professor and Head, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Public Health Centre , Chennai, India .
Prabha
P
Ganapathy
Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Public Health Centre , Chennai, India .
Nalliannan
N
Indira
Pelvic binders; Pelvic pain; Vaginal delivery complications