The pubic symphysis is where two halves of the pelvic bone come together. The symphysis joint is held together with ligaments and soft tissue. The term "symphysis" comes from Greek, meaning “a natural ...

An external pelvic fixator is a surgical procedure that stabilizes a broken hip or pelvic bone. A surgeon will use small screws, pins, and carbon fiber bars to stabilize the fracture. Doctors may use ...

When Brittany Mahomes recently advised moms to take care of their pelvic floors, she raised awareness of a condition that is more common than many young women realize. “Women don’t get educated about ...

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Pelvic floor therapy is a specialized treatment for problems related to the pelvic floor. It's a group of muscles that help stabilize your core, while assisting with ...

PID is a serious infection of the reproductive organs. Although an ultrasound can be used to detect PID, it isn’t always necessary for diagnosis. Less costly diagnostic tools are preferred. To ...

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is usually caused by bacteria from an untreated STI. It can trigger symptoms like pelvic pain, fever, frequent urination, abnormal bleeding, and more. PID can cause ...

Camille Berthelot is in the Department of Genomes and Genetics, the Pasteur Institute, Paris Cité University, CNRS UMR 3525, INSERM UA12, F-75015 Paris, France. Using an exceptionally rare collection ...

Millions of women embrace the risks of pregnancy to bring new life into the world and experience the joys of motherhood. For many women, however, childbirth can be traumatic to their body and leave a ...

A pubic ramus fracture describes a type of crack or break in a person’s pelvis. Pubic ramus fractures are not typically life threatening and typically heal well. However, this kind of fracture can be ...

Every step you take depends on a structure most people rarely think about. The pelvis sits at the center of the body and ...