Abstract
Wide diastasis of the pubic symphysis is generally secondary to high energy trauma. Slight separation of the pubic symphysis can be seen when pubic ligamentous laxity or consistency is altered in specific situations namely during vaginal delivery, and in elderly rheumatoid patients receiving long-term corticosteroid therapy after minor injuries. We present two cases of wide diastasis of the pubic symphysis following a sudden horse U-turn in two young recreational horse riders with a recent short-term steroid intake drug history, and a contemporary view of the physiopathology and definitive treatment for these injuries. Diastasis of the pubic symphysis resulting from a sudden horse U-turn, in horse riders with a drug history of recent short-term steroid intake has not been previously reported. We want to emphasise the risks of pubic symphysis fragility in patients with a recent medical history of steroids therapy.
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