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Diagnostic AP pelvis radiograph demonstrating a traumatic pubic ring separation of 5.6 cm.
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She was then evaluated with an AP radiograph of the pelvis which revealed a complete pubic symphysis diastasis of 5.6 cm with widening of bilateral sacroiliac joints posteriorly (Figure 1) which is redemonstrated with 3D CT reconstruction (Figure 2).
3D CT reconstruction of the pelvis redemonstrating separation of the pubic symphysis.
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She was then evaluated with an AP radiograph of the pelvis which revealed a complete pubic symphysis diastasis of 5.6 cm with widening of bilateral sacroiliac joints posteriorly (Figure 1) which is redemonstrated with 3D CT reconstruction (Figure 2).
Follow-up AP pelvis radiograph at 6 weeks post injury demonstrating residual pubic symphysis widening of 2.0 cm.
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At that time, the patient's AP pelvic X-ray revealed 2.0 cm of residual pubic diastasis (Figure 3), and the patient was using an occasional walker when on uneven ground but able to do stairs and perform ADLs.