Fatigue fracture of the sacrum related to pregnancy

Ginekol Pol. 2022;93(6):521-522. doi: 10.5603/GP.a2021.0236. Epub 2022 Mar 22.

Abstract

Pregnancy is the period when, due to hormonal and structural changes connected with fetal growth, temporary musculoskeletal dysfunctions occur. Pregnancy-related fatigue fractures may be a rare cause of persistent or increasing pain in the sacrum region.

Keywords: fatigue fracture; lumbopelvic pain; pregnancy; sacrum.

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Fractures, Stress* / diagnostic imaging
  • Fractures, Stress* / etiology
  • Humans
  • Pelvis
  • Pregnancy
  • Sacrum* / diagnostic imaging