Pubic Symphysis Dysfunction Quiz
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Kent C Doan, MD (Orthopedics)
Dr Doan Graduated from the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine and completed residency training in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Colorado. He completed additional fellowship training in Orthopedic Sports Medicine at the prestigious Steadman Clinic and Steadman Philippon Research Institute in Vail, Colorado. He is a practicing Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in complex and revision knee and shoulder surgery at the Kansas City Orthopedic Institute. He also holds an assistant professorship at the University of Kansas City.
Tomohiro Hamahata, MD (Orthopedics)
Dr. Hamahata graduated from the Jikei University of Medical Science. After working at Asanokawa General Hospital and Kosei Chuo Hospital, he joined the Department of Orthopedics at Asakusa Hospital in April 2021, specializing in general orthopedics and joint replacement surgery.
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What is Pubic Symphysis Dysfunction?
This is the inflammation of the area where the left and right pubic bones connect anteriorly.
Typical Symptoms of Pubic Symphysis Dysfunction
Pubic pain
Difficulty in walking
Post-childbirth pubic bone pain
Hip pain
Fever
Lower abdominal pain
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Pubic Symphysis Dysfunction
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Do you have pain in your pubic area?
Is walking difficult for you?
Did you have pubic bone pain after childbirth?
Do your hips hurt?
Do you have a fever?
Treatmentof Pubic Symphysis Dysfunction
This is typically treated initially with non-operative treatments. This includes avoiding strenuous exercise, resting, and physical therapy. Rarely injections or surgery may be recommended
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References
Cite Lynch, T. Sean MD; Bedi, Asheesh MD; Larson, Christopher M. MD. Athletic Hip Injuries. Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 25(4):p 269-279, April 2017. | DOI: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-16-00171
Mullen, Scott MD; Hadley, Morgan MD; Vopat, Bryan MD; Wolf, Megan MD. Core Muscle Injury Producing Groin Pain in the Athlete: Diagnosis and Treatment. Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 31(11):p 549-556, June 1, 2023. | DOI: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-22-00739
Stover, Michael D. MD; Edelstein, Adam I. MD; Matta, Joel M. MD. Chronic Anterior Pelvic Instability: Diagnosis and Management. Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 25(7):p 509-517, July 2017. | DOI: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-15-00338
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Reviewed By:
Kent C Doan, MD (Orthopedics)
Dr Doan Graduated from the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine and completed residency training in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Colorado. He completed additional fellowship training in Orthopedic Sports Medicine at the prestigious Steadman Clinic and Steadman Philippon Research Institute in Vail, Colorado. He is a practicing Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in complex and revision knee and shoulder surgery at the Kansas City Orthopedic Institute. He also holds an assistant professorship at the University of Kansas City.
Tomohiro Hamahata, MD (Orthopedics)
Dr. Hamahata graduated from the Jikei University of Medical Science. After working at Asanokawa General Hospital and Kosei Chuo Hospital, he joined the Department of Orthopedics at Asakusa Hospital in April 2021, specializing in general orthopedics and joint replacement surgery.
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