“Of these two operations, symphysiotomy is steadily being replaced by caesarean section.”
“The UNHRC is also questioning Ireland on issues including non-consensual symphysiotomy, human trafficking, Traveller rights, asylum and the prevalence of religious schools.”
“Final options include C-section delivery, symphysiotomy, or the Zavanelli maneuver, which has been known to rupture cervical vertebrae and cause major intracranial damage.”
“Wear patterns on the pubic symphyses may be used to estimate age at death in males and females.”
“The slender ischia and pubes do not form symphyses except in the ostrich.”
“Osteological analysis of the remains identified the male to have been over 34 years of age based on the morphology of the pubic symphyses, and too old to be William.”