IMPACT OF PREGNANCY-RELATED BONE MINERAL DENSITY CHANGES ON PERSISTENT BACK PAIN: A TWO-YEAR POSTPARTUM FOLLOW-UP STUDY
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: Pregnancy-related back pain, Bone mineral density (BMD), Ultrasound assessment, Os calcis, Persistent symptomsAbstract
Background: Pregnancy is associated with a reduction in bone mineral density (BMD), which has been linked to pregnancy-related back pain. This study aimed to assess the changes in BMD post-pregnancy by conducting ultrasound assessments of the os calcis two years after delivery. Methods: A follow-up study was conducted with 60 women who experienced back pain during pregnancy. These women were assessed 24 to 28 months after delivery to evaluate persistent symptoms. Quantitative ultrasound measurements of os calcis BMD were compared with BMD values during pregnancy. Results: Out of the 60 participants, 24 (40%) continued to experience back pain. Women with persistent back pain showed greater BMD loss during pregnancy compared to those without ongoing symptoms. Furthermore, women without persistent pain were able to recover their BMD loss from pregnancy, while those with persistent pain had lower BMD levels post-pregnancy compared to their early pregnancy levels. Conclusion: These findings suggest that the loss of BMD during pregnancy may contribute to persistent back pain after pregnancy.
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