Pregnancy-related osteoporosis and spinal fractures
Obstetrics & Gynecology Science
; : 133-137, 2017.
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ABSTRACT
Pregnancy-related osteoporosis is a very rare condition characterized by the occurrence of fracture during pregnancy or the puerperium. Despite its relative rarity, it can be a dangerous condition that causes severe back pain, height loss and disability. Normal physiologic changes during pregnancy, genetic or racial difference, obstetrical history and obstetrical disease, such as preterm labor or pregnancy-induced hypertension, are presumed risk factors of pregnancy-related osteooporosis. However, exact etiology and pathogenesis are uncertain. The management and natural history are still poorly defined. Traditional medications for osteoporosis are calcium/vitamin D and bisphosphonate. Concerns with bisphosphonate include accumulation in bone and fetal exposure in subsequent pregnancies. The newly developed medication, teriparatide, has shown good results. We report six cases of pregnancy-related osteoporosis and spinal fracture with literature review.
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Assunto principal:
Osteoporose
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Fatores de Risco
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Fraturas da Coluna Vertebral
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Dor nas Costas
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História Natural
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Teriparatida
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Hipertensão Induzida pela Gravidez
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Período Pós-Parto
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Trabalho de Parto Prematuro
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Etiology_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Pregnancy
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Obstetrics & Gynecology Science
Ano de publicação:
2017
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Article