Changes of the pubic joint in obstetric practice: terminology, classification, diagnosis, and medical tactics

Among the numerous changes in a woman's body during pregnancy, childbirth and puerperium, changes in the pubic joint occupy a specific place. M.F. Eisenberg pointed out that "by changes in the pubic joint, which is like an indicator of the pelvis, one can judge about changes occurring in the whole pelvic ring". Under the general name "changes and damages of the pubic joint" there are up to 16 components: loosening, softening, edema impregnation, stretching, dilation, divergence, rupture, inflammatory process, aseptic necrosis, a sterile form of osteomalacia of pregnant women, a special form of pregnant women toxicity, a special form of hypovitaminosis, symphysiopathy, osteopathy, symphyseitis.