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Pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy and puerperium.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21973126     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) is a term used specifically to pregnancy-related pain in the lumbosacral, sacroiliac and symphysis pubis joints. Pregnancy-induced hormonal and physical changes increase the risk of musculoskeletal problems in pregnancy. The severity of these conditions varies from mild self-limiting pain to a severe disabling condition. PGP is common in pregnancy and while most can be managed as outpatients, a few patients require inpatient admission for further investigations and management. Prompt identification of these conditions is essential to avoid serious disability. Lack of awareness and failure of recognition not only results in women feeling isolated, but may also result in long-term morbidity. In this review, we explore the aetiology, presentation, risk factors, risk of recurrence, differential diagnosis and multidisciplinary management of these conditions. We also enclose obstetric guidelines to increase the awareness of the health professionals.
Authors:
R Keriakos; S R Chaudhuri Bhatta; F Morris; S Mason; S Buckley
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology : the journal of the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology     Volume:  31     ISSN:  1364-6893     ISO Abbreviation:  J Obstet Gynaecol     Publication Date:  2011 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-10-06     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8309140     Medline TA:  J Obstet Gynaecol     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  572-80     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Departments of Obstetrics and Gynaecology , Jessop Wing.
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