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Hip pain in late pregnancy
G G Brooks1, B V Thomas, M J Wood
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Louisiana State University Medical Center, Shreveport.
The Journal of Reproductive Medicine
|October 1, 1990
Summary
Severe hip pain during late pregnancy may indicate decreased bone mineral content. This study found a higher prevalence of reduced bone density in women experiencing severe hip pain postpartum.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Orthopedics
- Radiology
Background:
- Hip pain is a common complaint in late pregnancy.
- The underlying causes of pregnancy-related hip pain are often unclear.
- Acute demineralization is a rare but known cause of hip pain.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between severe hip pain in late pregnancy and bone mineral content.
- To determine if decreased bone mineral content is a potential etiology for severe hip pain.
Main Methods:
- Bone mineral content of both hips was measured in 26 women within 48 hours of delivery.
- Patients were divided into groups based on the severity of hip pain.
- Decreased bone densities were compared between groups.
Main Results:
- A significantly higher percentage of decreased bone densities (33%) was observed in women with severe hip pain compared to those without severe pain (10%).
- The difference in decreased bone densities between the severe pain group and the remaining patients was statistically significant (P < .05).
Conclusions:
- Severe hip pain in late pregnancy may be associated with a decrease in bone mineral content.
- Reduced bone mineral density is a potential factor contributing to severe hip pain during pregnancy.