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Symphyseal Cleft Injection in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteitis Pubis in Athletes Martin J. O'Connell1 2 , Tom Powell1 , Noel M. McCaffrey1 , Denis O'Connell2 and Stephen J. Eustace1 2 Show less ... Show all Share + Affiliations: October 2002, VOLUME 179 NUMBER 4 Current | Available
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1 Department of Radiology, Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital, Finglas, Dublin 11, Ireland. 2 Department of Radiology, Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Eccles St., Dublin 7, Ireland.
Citation: American Journal of Roentgenology. 2002;179: 955-959. 10.2214/ajr.179.4.1790955 Abstract Full Text Figures References PDF PDF Plus Add to Favorites Permissions Download Citation ABSTRACT :
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OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this study was to describe the application, technique, and results of symphyseal cleft injection in athletes with osteitis pubis. CONCLUSION. Symphyseal cleft injection is a useful technique for the diagnosis and treatment of osteitis pubis in athletes. The procedure is well tolerated and may facilitate early resumption of competitive duties. Address correspondence to M. J. O'Connell. References
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