OBJECTIVE To evaluate biomechanical gait adaptations in dogs after amputation of a pelvic limb. ANIMALS Client-owned dogs (12 pelvic limb-amputee and 24 quadruped [control] dogs). PROCEDURES Dogs were trotted across 3 in-series force platforms. Spatial kinematic and kinetic data were recorded for each limb during the stance phase. RESULTS Pelvic limb amputees had increased peak braking fo...

Osteomyelitis of pubic symphysis is infectious inflammatory condition of the symphysis pubis and rare complication of surgery around inguinal and groin region. It should be kept in mind in the differential diagnosis of lower pelvic pain and should be sought in cases of pelvic insufficiency fractures. Herein, we present a case of a 55-year-old man with osteomyelitis of the symphysis pubis follow...

Anterior pelvic ring disruptions are often associated with injuries to the genitourinary structures with the potential for considerable resultant morbidity. Herniation of the bladder into the symphyseal region after injury with subsequent entrapment upon reduction of the symphyseal diastasis has seldom been reported in the literature. We report such a case involving bladder herniation and subse...

Endometriosis is a common dermatosis that most typically affects the pelvic organs. Extra-pelvic occurrences are reported in the literature. Umbilical endometriosis is rare and can be primary (spontaneous) or secondary (after surgery). The present study describes the case of a female patient with endometriosis lesions in the umbilical region, confirmed by histology. Treatment was carried out wi...

Pelvic ring disruptions in the polytraumatized patient are associated with a mortality rate of up to 25%.1 Acute uncontrolled hemorrhage and its complications are the leading causes of death in these patients.2 Treatment algorithms for resuscitation and control of hemorrhage are aimed at reducing morbidity and mortality. Although variations exist among these algorithms, essentially all include ...

Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the endometrial stroma or glands is found in locations outside the uterus. The disease generally affects women during their reproductive years (more commonly in their 40s or 50s) and involves 7-10% of the female population (1) . Among women who undergo a diagnostic laparoscopy for infertility the prevalence of endometriosis is 20-50% (2-3) . ...