Pubic Symphysis - Diseases of The Symphysis Pubis

Diseases of The Symphysis Pubis

Metabolic disease, such as renal osteodystrophy, produces widening, while ochronosis results in calcific deposits in the symphysis. Inflammatory disease, such as ankylosing spondylitis, results in bony fusion of the symphysis. Osteitis pubis, the most common inflammatory disease in this area, is treated with anti-inflammatory medication and rest. Degenerative joint disease of the symphysis, which can cause groin pain, results from instability or from abnormal pelvic mechanics.

Symphysiolysis is separation or slipping of the symphysis. It has been estimated to occur in 0.2% of pregnancies.