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- Pregnancy- and lactation-associated osteoporosis (PLAO) is a rare condition that can lead to severe back pain during pregnancy and after childbirth, as demonstrated in a case report of a 19-year-old woman.
- The patient experienced intense back pain and difficulty walking, which was linked to multiple compression fractures and bone issues seen in imaging tests.
- Early diagnosis of PLAO is crucial to prevent serious complications, including vertebral fractures, highlighting the need for awareness among healthcare providers.
Article Abstract
Introduction: Pregnancy- and lactation-associated osteoporosis (PLAO) is a rare cause of back pain during pregnancy and puerperium. We report a rare case of PLAO with subchondral fracture of the femoral head.
Case Report: A 19-year-old second gravida presented with severe back pain and an inability to ambulate due to pain in the right buttock during the puerperium. The pain started during the last trimester and was aggravated after delivery. Her radiogram showed multiple compression fractures with osteopenia in the dorsolumbar spine. A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the pelvis showed bone marrow edema with subchondral fracture involving the right femoral head. A diagnosis of PLAO was made thorough investigations and excluding other possibilities.
Conclusion: PLAO is a rare cause of back pain. Subchondral fracture of the femoral head is an extremely rare occurrence in PLAO. A high index of suspicion is needed for its diagnosis. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential to avoid complications such as vertebral fractures.
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