Utility of bone scintigraphy in diagnosis of post- traumatic osteitis pubis

Osteitis pubis.

BACKGROUND A 55-year-old woman was seen for pubic symphysis tenderness that started 3 weeks after bladder suspension surgery for urinary incontinence. A diagnosis of osteitis pubis was made based on the results of the physical, radiographic, and laboratory examinations. The paucity of information on this topic in primary care textbooks prompted a literature review of the subject. METHODS A co...

Accuracy of SPECT bone scintigraphy in diagnosis of meniscal tears

Introduction: Scintigraphy has been considered as a useful tool in the assessment of meniscal tears. Our objective was to assess the accuracy of single photon emission tomography (SPECT), using MRI as the gold standard, in the diagnosis of meniscal tears. Materials and Methods: Between January 2003 and February 2005, 45 patients were studied with SPECT and MRI. Results: The respective sen...

Osteitis pubis: a diagnosis for the family physician.

BACKGROUND Osteitis pubis was first described in 1924 in patients who had had suprapubic surgery. Since that time many theories concerning the cause of the disease have been developed. Published case reports and retrospective record reviews of specific, isolated patient populations have been used to postulate an infectious, inflammatory, or traumatic cause of this condition. Such confusion redu...

Limitation of hip joint movement as a factor in traumatic osteitis pubis.

Symphyseal cleft injection in the diagnosis and treatment of osteitis pubis in athletes.

OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to describe the application, technique, and results of symphyseal cleft injection in athletes with osteitis pubis. CONCLUSION Symphyseal cleft injection is a useful technique for the diagnosis and treatment of osteitis pubis in athletes. The procedure is well tolerated and may facilitate early resumption of competitive duties.