Osteoporosis and Fragility Fracture in Pregnancy A Case Report

Katherine Lau, Matthew Cauldwell and Susana Pereira
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Susana Pereira: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Kingston Hospital, UK

Global Journal of Reproductive Medicine, 2018, vol. 6, issue 2, 31-33 Volu2m: 6

Abstract: Osteoporosis is characterised by low bone mass secondary to inadequate acquisition of peak bone mass and/or increased bone loss. Osteoblastic and osteoclastic imbalances result in reduced bone mineral density (BMD), disrupting bone’s normal microarchitecture and predisposing to fragility fracture [1]. The prevalence of osteoporosis in premenopausal women is approximately 0.5%. Where there are no secondary causes of osteoporosis found (Table 1), it is termed idiopathic osteoporosis. Pregnancy and lactation are thought to cause secondary osteoporosis (PLO) [2]. The overall incidence of PLO remains largely unknown due to a lack of large scale population based data in this area [3]. Little is known about managing pregnancy induced BMD loss superimposed on pre-existing osteoporosis. This case illustrates the challenges faced in balancing the obstetric, medical and orthopaedic needs of such a patient.

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Date: 2018
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DOI: 10.19080/GJORM.2018.06.555682

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