Imaging of the Pubic Symphysis: Anatomy and Pathologic Conditions

HomeRadioGraphicsVol. 43, No. 2 PreviousNext Musculoskeletal ImagingRadioGraphics FundamentalsImaging of the Pubic Symphysis: Anatomy and Pathologic ConditionsConnie C. So , Lillian S. Niakan, Ricardo D. Garza-GongoraConnie C. So , Lillian S. Niakan, Ricardo D. Garza-GongoraAuthor AffiliationsFrom the Musculoskeletal Section, Department of Radiology, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, 2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508.Address correspondence to C.C.S. (email: [email protected]).Connie C. So Lillian S. NiakanRicardo D. Garza-GongoraPublished Online:Jan 19 2023https://doi.org/10.1148/rg.220058MoreSectionsFull textPDF ToolsImage ViewerAdd to favoritesCiteTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked In AbstractA thorough understanding of the anatomy and pathologic conditions of the pubic symphysis is fundamental for accurate image reporting and enhanced patient care.Suggested ReadingsGibbon WW, Hession PR. Diseases of the pubis and pubic symphysis: MR imaging appearances. AJR Am J Roentgenol 1997;169(3):849–853. Crossref, Medline, Google ScholarKoulouris G. Imaging review of groin pain in elite athletes: an anatomic approach to imaging findings. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2008;191(4):962–972. Crossref, Medline, Google ScholarO’Connell MJ, Powell T, McCaffrey NM, O’Connell D, Eustace SJ. Symphyseal cleft injection in the diagnosis and treatment of osteitis pubis in athletes. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2002;179(4):955–959. Crossref, Medline, Google ScholarOmar IM, Zoga AC, Kavanagh EC, et al. Athletic pubalgia and “sports hernia”: optimal MR imaging technique and findings. RadioGraphics 2008;28(5):1415–1438. Link, Google ScholarVix VA, Ryu CY. The adult symphysis pubis: normal and abnormal. Am J Roentgenol Radium Ther Nucl Med 1971;112(3):517–525. Crossref, Medline, Google ScholarArticle HistoryReceived: Mar 20 2022Revision requested: Apr 14 2022Revision received: Apr 27 2022Accepted: May 3 2022Published online: Jan 19 2023 FiguresReferencesRelatedDetailsAccompanying This ArticleImaging of the Pubic Symphysis: Anatomy and Pathologic ConditionsJan 19 2023Default Digital Object SeriesRecommended Articles US-guided Musculoskeletal Interventions of the Body Wall and Core with MRI and US CorrelationRadioGraphics2021Volume: 41Issue: 7pp. 2011-2028US Assessment of Sports-related Hip InjuriesRadioGraphics2018Volume: 38Issue: 3pp. 867-889US and MRI of Pelvic Tendon Anatomy and Pathologic ConditionsRadioGraphics2022Volume: 42Issue: 5pp. 1433-1456Sports Injuries about the Hip: What the Radiologist Should KnowRadioGraphics2016Volume: 36Issue: 6pp. 1717-1745Hip Imaging in Athletes: Sports Imaging SeriesRadiology2016Volume: 280Issue: 2pp. 351-369See More RSNA Education Exhibits What Joins The Groins: A Review Of Anatomy And Pathology Of The Pubic Symphysis Digital Posters2021Uncommon Pathology Of Pubic SymphysisDigital Posters2021Anatomy, Imaging And Pathology Of The Pubic SymphysisDigital Posters2021 RSNA Case Collection Supracondylar Avian SpurRSNA Case Collection2021Segond fractureRSNA Case Collection2021Adductor Insertion Avulsion SyndromeRSNA Case Collection2021 Vol. 43, No. 2 Slide PresentationAbbreviations Abbreviations: RA-AL rectus abdominis–adductor longus Metrics Altmetric Score PDF download