Abstract
A locked pubic symphysis occasionally occurs after a lateral compression injury of the pelvic ring. One pubic bone becomes entrapped behind the contralateral pubis. Lateral compression pelvic injuries are well recognized, but a lateral compression pelvic injury resulting in a locked pubic symphysis is rare. We describe a locked pubic symphysis with greater than 4 cm overlap that was reduced with simple maneuvers and readily available instruments.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 2192-2195 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Clinical orthopaedics and related research |
Volume | 467 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 2009 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine