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Pregnancy causes significant orthopedic pain and injury due to anatomic and physiologic changes, with obesity increasing risk. Understanding these risks, diagnostics, and treatments is crucial for obstetric care providers.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Obstetrics
  • Physiology

Background:

  • Musculoskeletal pain affects a high percentage of pregnant women.
  • Orthopedic issues during pregnancy are understudied despite their prevalence.
  • Anatomic and physiologic changes in pregnancy promote discomfort and injury.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an evidence-based understanding of orthopedic risks in pregnancy.
  • To elucidate the implications of gravid-state changes on musculoskeletal health.
  • To inform obstetric care providers on risk, diagnostics, and treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Evidence-based review of anatomic and physiologic changes during pregnancy.
  • Analysis of factors increasing orthopedic risk, including obesity.
  • Examination of recommended diagnostic techniques and treatments.

Main Results:

  • Pregnancy involves numerous anatomic and physiologic alterations predisposing to orthopedic pain and injury.
  • Obesity affects one-third of pregnant women, exacerbating orthopedic risks.
  • Exercise is generally safe and recommended during pregnancy.

Conclusions:

  • Obstetric care providers require comprehensive knowledge of pregnancy-related orthopedic risks.
  • Effective diagnostic and treatment strategies are essential for managing musculoskeletal pain in pregnant patients.
  • Further study is warranted to address the under-researched area of orthopedic complications in pregnancy.