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Osteitis pubis is characterised by non-infectious inflammation of the pubic symphysis. The commonest causes are pregnancy/childbirth, high-level athletic activity, urological or gynaecological surgery, trauma and psoriatic arthritis, though the aetiology is sometimes unknown. The x-ray findings are subchondral erosive change, joint irregularity and sclerosis, which may...

Osteitis pubis, considered to be the most common inflammatory disease of the pubic symphysis, is a self-limiting inflammation secondary to trauma, pelvic surgery, childbirth, or overuse, and it can be found in almost any patient population. Occurring more commonly in men during their 30s and 40s, osteitis pubis causes pain...

Since 1924, osteitis pubis has been known as a noninfectious inflammation of the pubis symphysis causing varying degrees of lower abdominal and pelvic pain. Osteitis pubis was first described in patients who had undergone suprapubic surgery and remains a well-known complication of invasive procedures about the pelvis. However, it may...

Family Practice Notebook
Aka: Pubic Symphysis Disruption, Symphysis Pubis Disruption, Symphysis Pubis Separation, Symphysis Pubis Subluxation
Common cause of chronic Groin Pain in athletes
Causes -
Pregnancy
Sports Injury
1. Long distance Running
2. Soccer

Osteitis pubis simulating a soft-tissue lesion P. Malakzadeh-Shirvani, E. Wikholm, A. Assaf Can J Surg, Vol. 50, No. 6, December 2007
steitis pubis is a self-limited, painful inflammatory condition, involving the pubic bones, joint and attached ten- dons. It has been described after trauma, pelvic surgery, childbirth and athletic overuse as well...

Surgery for osteitis pubis Ramin Mehin, MD; Robert Meek, MD; Peter O'Brien, MD; Piotr Blachut, MD Can J Surg 2006;49(3):170-6 Background: Osteitis pubis is a rare and self-limited condition. Surgery may be necessary in 5%-10% of cases. The outcome after surgery for osteitis pubis is not known. Methods: To determine the success of surgical...