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Lower Extremity Considerations in the Pregnant Patient
Alexandra T Black1, Sara Yancovitz2, Angela Rouse3
1Foot and Ankle Specialists of Central Ohio, Newark, Ohio.
Foot & Ankle Specialist
|May 31, 2023
Summary
Pregnancy causes significant physiological changes impacting lower extremity biomechanics and leading to various podiatric pathologies. This review addresses the limited research, offering clinical guidance on musculoskeletal issues during gestation.
Area of Science:
- Podiatry
- Orthopedics
- Obstetrics
Background:
- Limited research exists on lower extremity musculoskeletal dysfunction during pregnancy.
- Physiological changes in pregnancy commonly affect lower limb biomechanics.
- Podiatric conditions during gestation can be debilitating.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an updated literature review on lower extremity issues in pregnant patients.
- To offer clinical guidance based on current evidence.
- To identify and address research gaps concerning pregnancy and the lower extremity.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing evidence.
- Analysis of musculoskeletal, biomechanical, and pathological considerations.
- Focus on podiatric conditions during gestation.
Main Results:
- Pregnancy-related physiological changes significantly impact lower extremity biomechanics.
- A range of podiatric pathologies, from musculoskeletal to traumatic, occur during pregnancy.
- Current literature is insufficient to fully guide clinical practice.
Conclusions:
- There is a critical need for more research on lower extremity health in pregnant individuals.
- Clinicians require updated guidance for managing pregnancy-related lower limb conditions.
- Addressing research deficiencies is essential for improving patient care.
Keywords:
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