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Multiple Vertebral Compression Fractures Secondary to Pregnancy-induced Osteoporosis: A Case Report
Martin S Davey1,2, Peter Staunton1,2, Kunal Mohan1,2
1Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, University Hospital Galway, Galway, Ireland.
Introduction:
Although rare in incidence, pregnancy-induced osteoporosis (PIO)-associated OVCFs represent a significant cause of morbidity for the young, peri-partum female population.
Case Report:
We present the case of a 27-year-old nulliparous lady who suffered seven osteoporosis vertebral compression fractures (OVCFs) with associated sagittal imbalance, the challenges posed to the attending physician or surgeon in treating this rare condition, as well as an in-depth discussion of previous literature reported on pregnancy-induced osteoporosis (PLIO) to date. Although rare in incidence, PLIO-associated OVCFs represent a significant cause of morbidity for the young, peripartum female.
Conclusion:
This case demonstrates how multiple PLIO-associated OVCFs may be managed successfully, with careful consideration of sagittal imbalance, using a combination of medical and non-operative orthopedic therapies at medium-term follow-up.
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