Symphysiotomy

Indications
Done for Gross CPD as a cause of Obstructed Labor in a patient with no Previous Obstetric Care.
Complication
Serious urinary and Locomotory disabilities.
Pubic pain and Back pain.
Contraindications
Dead fetus.
Previous C/S.
Extreme degree of contraction of pelvis (TC< 6cm).
Breech, Brow or mento-posterior face presentation.
Preexisting locomotor disturbance (Hip joint d/s).
Gross Obesity.