Presentation
Fall on his back. Hip pain, difficulty in daily work
Patient Data
Age: 60 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Pubic diastasis
Frontal
Diastasis of the pubic symphysis is seen (approximately 1.5 cm). No other fracture is seen.
Case Discussion
Widening of the pubic symphysis without concomitant fracture constitutes pubic diastasis. A width of >10 mm is considered diagnostic. Involvement of the sacroiliac joints must be assessed.
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