Postpartum pubic symphysis diastasis-conservative and surgical treatment methods, incidence of complications: Two case reports and a review of the literature

Figure 1 X-ray images of Case 1. A: 1.5 cm diastasis of the symphysis pubis and signs of secondary pubic osteitis; B: 2.5 cm symphysiolysis, increased signs of pubic osteitis and vertical dislocation of pubic rami; C: 9 mo after initial fixation, no signs of infection, but 4 middle screws are loose. D: 12 mo after hardware removal, signs of pubic osteitis, no signs of instability.