An unusual cause of hip pain

BMJ Case Rep. 2011 Sep 28:2011:bcr0720114456. doi: 10.1136/bcr.07.2011.4456.

Abstract

The authors describe a case of bilateral transient regional osteoporosis of the hips occurring in a primigravida patient, which resolved spontaneously postpartum, leaving no residual damage. The authors review the existing literature regarding this disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Analgesics / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Hip Joint*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Osteoporosis / complications*
  • Osteoporosis / diagnosis*
  • Pain / drug therapy
  • Pain / etiology*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications
  • Pregnancy Trimester, Third

Substances

  • Analgesics