During vaginal delivery, several positions can be adopted by the mother to more comfortable and help labor process. The chosen are very influenced factors such as monitoring intervention during second stage of labor. However, there is limited evidence support most ideal birthing position. This work aims at contributing a better knowledge associated with widening pubic symphysis biomechanics fle...

We report a case of infectious osteitis pubis following a first trimester abortion in a female seropositive for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Joint aspiration yielded Pseudomonas aeruginosa and the patient was successfully treated with oral ciprofloxacin.

A 77 year old previously active and independent woman presented in June 1988 with a profound right hemiparesis and dense dysphasia due to a left cerebral hemisphere infarction. Serum C-reactive protein (CRP) at this time was less than 10 mg/l. She had had non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus for 14 years controlled with diet and tolbutamide, and psoriasis since childhood in virtual remission...

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.

An increase in inter-recti distance (IRD) is common in the peripartum period, but is not well documented. This study evaluated the IRD from 36 weeks of gestation to 12 weeks postpartum using two single case studies. Measurements were taken with the rectus abdominis at rest and during contraction at three levels along the linea alba, using a pair of dial calipers. The maximum divarication in the...

We describe our experience in using a new endoscopic technique for suspending the bladder neck and urethra in 16 patients with stress incontinence. The procedure was started by dissecting the retropubic space, first with a sound and then with a Foley catheter before passing an absorbable suture from the abdominal fascia to the bladder neck using an elbowed needle introduced into the bladder thr...