Pubic Symphysis

Check pubic symphysis is aligned with umbilicus, xiphoid and sternal notch


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Ideal

  • Pubic symphysis is on plumb line
  • Pubic symphysis and xiphoid process are on plumb line
  • Pubic symphysis is in same coronal plane as ASISs

You See

  • Pubic symphysis is off plumb line
  • Pubic symphysis is on plumb line but xiphoid process is off plumb line

Likely Cause

  • Hip is medially rotated and/or hip is laterally rotated on OS
  • Also see anterior pelvic tilt and posterior pelvic tilt

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