Sunday, September 14, 2008

Osteitis pubis

1. What is the cause of osteitis pubis?
2. How does osteitis pubis present?
3. What is seen on CT/X-rays?
4. What is the treatment of osteitis pubis?

Answers:
1. This is an inflammatory condition of the pubic rami, caused by adductor overuse.
2. Pubic symphysis or groin pain radiating into the thigh, causing popping with ambulation and pain with resisted adduction.
3. Periosteal thickening.
4. Rest, NSAIDs, steroid injection, physical therapy. Surgery for severe cases.

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