The main examination methods for pubic symphysis separation are pelvic compression test, pelvic palpation or percussion, and imaging examinations such as ultrasound, CT, MRI, etc. to help determine the separation.
1. Examination during pregnancy: Pregnant women with anterior pelvic pain, accompanied by weakness in walking and difficulty in turning over, through the pelvic squeeze test, pelvic pressure or percussion of the pelvis, if there is more obvious pain, generally there is separation of the pubic symphysis, ultrasound examination can help determine.
2. Non-pregnancy examination: If the patient has persistent anterior pelvic pain after delivery, or if there is obvious trauma, it should be considered that there may be separation of the pubic symphysis. Pelvic compression test can be done, percussion and palpation of the pelvis, there is obvious pain to consider the presence of this disease. Various imaging tests can suggest the presence of injury to other parts of the pelvis and retroperitoneal hemorrhage for trauma patients.
In conclusion, people with symptoms of anterior pelvic pain need to consult specialists, such as obstetricians and orthopedic surgeons, and actively undergo tests to clarify the situation and make appropriate treatments.