[Sudeck's syndrome of the hip in pregnancy. A case report and review of the literature]

Abstract

A case algodystrophy of the hip during pregnancy is reported and the literature is reviewed. Mostly symptoms manifest in the last trimenon and sometimes in the postpartum period. Typically only the left hip is involved. The symptomatology shows usually three periods: During a first phase there is a sudden onset of symptoms, while in the second phase symptoms remain stable and after birth the pain disappears in a short time. For diagnosis the clinical signs, radiology, radionuclide scans and MRI are helpful. Therapeutically physiokinesitheraphy and analgesics are recommended.