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Management is typically conservative in most cases, but surgical intervention is sometimes required in cases where pubic symphysis is &gt;4 cm and not responding to conservative management. Case with more than 4 cm of pubic diastasis is usually associated with disruption of the symphyseal ligament, sacroiliac joint capsule, and ligaments. Surgical management promotes early ambulation with good functional recovery and decreases the chances of symphyseal sclerosis, functional disability, and chronic pain. Four female patients with postpartum pubic diastasis of more than 7 cm with an age ranging from 20 to 30 years underwent open reduction and internal fixation using plates and screws. In all four cases, the patient got early ambulation and full functional recovery without any pain, discomfort, and disability at 3 months of follow up. 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