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02/08/2010
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Musculoskeletal disorders in pregnancy


A 30-week pregnant woman complains of moderate low back pain since the beginning of the third trimester. Physical examination shows no neurologic deficits.

  1. What is the most likely cause of her pain?
  2. What are the risk factors for low back pain in pregnancy?
  3. How should this patient be managed?

 

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QUESTION INFO.

Specialty area:
Antenatal obstetrics

Category:
Clinical managment
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