Spine and Joint Disorders in Pregnancy (Content last reviewed: 23rd July 2019)

Chapter 46 - Spine and Joint Disorders in Pregnancy (Content last reviewed: 23rd July 2019)

from Section 5 - Late Pregnancy – Maternal Problems

Published online by Cambridge University Press: 15 November 2017

Peter S. Marcus and

Edited by

Bernard Gonik and

David James: Affiliation:
University of Nottingham
Philip Steer: Affiliation:
Imperial College London
Carl Weiner: Affiliation:
University of Kansas
Bernard Gonik: Affiliation:
Wayne State University, Detroit
Stephen Robson: Affiliation:
University of Newcastle

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During pregnancy, maternal anatomic changes present mechanical challenges to the musculoskeletal system. The enlarging gravid uterus alters the maternal body’s center of gravity, mechanically stressing the axial and pelvic systems, compounding the stresses brought about by the hormonal changes and fluid retention associated with pregnancy.

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Information: High-Risk Pregnancy
Management Options
, pp. 1366 - 1396

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108349185 [Opens in a new window]

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First published in: 2017

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