Osteitis pubis is a painful condition that causes inflammation around the center of the pelvis. This joint (called the pubic symphysis) connects the left and right sides of your pelvis and is ...

Medically reviewed by Oluseun Olufade, MD Osteitis pubis is the non-infectious inflammation of the joint between your left and right pubic bones, called the pubic symphysis. This painful condition ...

The blood calcium, acid phosphatase, alkaline phosphatase and phosphorus were normal. A roentgenogram of the pelvis demonstrated the wide symphysis pubis that is consistent with osteitis pubis.

Osteitis pubis is a painful condition that typically affects athletes and runners. There are a few different ways to ease the pain, but rest is the most important treatment.

A significant accident or vaginal delivery of a child can create an unstable symphysis pubis. This becomes apparent on an x-ray of the pelvis performed while you are standing on one leg.

Any advice? A: Osteitis pubis is a very difficult problem; the joint connecting the pelvic bones in the pubic area becomes inflamed either through overuse or trauma.

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Objectives The authors examined the most current evidence for treatment options in athletes with osteitis pubis and osteomyelitis pubis, attempting to determine which options provide optimal pain ...

Osteitis pubis doesn’t discriminate in choosing its victims, but it seems to occur in soccer players and female runners returning from pregnancy in higher numbers than other athletes.

Dear Dr. Roach: For a year now, I have had such terrible pain in my pubic area and down my inner thighs. An X-ray (for another problem) showed that I have osteitis pubis. I have read about it ...