The pubic symphysis is where two halves of the pelvic bone come together. The symphysis joint is held together with ligaments and soft tissue. The term "symphysis" comes from Greek, meaning “a natural ...

Thanks for the question Sharon. Osteitis Pubis (OP) is most common in women in their mid-30’s and men in their mid-40’s to 50’s. The good news is as women age, if it is healed, the risk decreases. OP ...

Symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD) involves discomfort at the front or back of the pelvic joints. Pelvic girdle pain is another name for this condition. Medical treatments and home remedies may be ...

THE number of reported cases of osteitis pubis following suprapubic or retropubic prostatectomy 1–11 suggests that it is a rare complication. Since this is not in accord with our own experience we ...

Osteitis pubis is a painful condition that causes inflammation around the center of the pelvis. This joint (called the pubic symphysis) connects the left and right sides of your pelvis and is ...

The pubic symphysis is a secondary cartilaginous joint (a joint made of hyaline cartilage and fibrocartilage) located between the left and right pubic bones near the midline of the body. More ...