Pubiotomy was a medical procedure where the pelvic bone was cut in two places, on either side of the
pubic symphysis
The pubic symphysis (: symphyses) is a secondary cartilaginous joint between the left and right superior rami of the pubis of the hip bones. It is in front of and below the urinary bladder. In males, the suspensory ligament of the penis attache ...
joint,
in order to widen the pelvis during
obstructed labour
Obstructed labour, also known as labour dystocia, is the baby not exiting the pelvis because it is physically blocked during childbirth although the uterus contracts normally. Complications for the baby include not getting enough oxygen which ...
. By 1922, it was considered outdated and
C-section
Caesarean section, also known as C-section, cesarean, or caesarean delivery, is the surgical procedure
Surgery is a medical specialty that uses manual and instrumental techniques to diagnose or treat pathological conditions (e.g., trauma ...
preferable.
Gigli saw
A Gigli saw is a flexible wire saw used by surgeons for bone cutter, bone cutting. A Gigli saw is used mainly for amputation, where the bones have to be smoothly cut at the level of amputation. It is also used in veterinary medicine for cutting a ...
was invented to perform this procedure.
See also
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Symphysiotomy
Symphysiotomy is a surgical procedure in which the cartilage of the pubic symphysis is divided to widen the pelvis allowing childbirth when there is a mechanical problem (obstructed labour). It is also known as pelviotomy and synchondrotomy. It h ...
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