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Case Reports
. 2024 Jun;14(6):101-107.
doi: 10.13107/jocr.2024.v14.i06.4518.

Multiple Vertebral Compression Fractures Secondary to Pregnancy-induced Osteoporosis: A Case Report

Martin S Davey  1   2 , Peter Staunton  1   2 , Kunal Mohan  1   2 , Elizabeth Tatro  1 , Joseph F Baker  1 , Aiden Devitt  1   3
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Multiple Vertebral Compression Fractures Secondary to Pregnancy-induced Osteoporosis: A Case Report

Martin S Davey et al. J Orthop Case Rep. 2024 Jun.

Abstract

Introduction: Although rare in incidence, pregnancy-induced osteoporosis (PIO)-associated OVCFs represent a significant cause of morbidity for the young, peri-partum female population.

Case report: We present the case of a 27-year-old nulliparous lady who suffered seven osteoporosis vertebral compression fractures (OVCFs) with associated sagittal imbalance, the challenges posed to the attending physician or surgeon in treating this rare condition, as well as an in-depth discussion of previous literature reported on pregnancy-induced osteoporosis (PLIO) to date. Although rare in incidence, PLIO-associated OVCFs represent a significant cause of morbidity for the young, peripartum female.

Conclusion: This case demonstrates how multiple PLIO-associated OVCFs may be managed successfully, with careful consideration of sagittal imbalance, using a combination of medical and non-operative orthopedic therapies at medium-term follow-up.

Keywords: Management+; Osteoporosis; PLIO; Pregnancy; Vertebral Compression Fractures.

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Plain film radiographs in anterior-posterior (left) and lateral (right) views at initial presentation to the emergency department.
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Computed tomography scan of lumbar spine in sagittal view performed under spinal specialist.
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Computed tomography scan of cervical and thoracic spine in sagittal view performed under spinal specialist.
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Magnetic resonance imaging performed under a spinal specialist.
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Plain film radiographs in scoliosis erect lateral view at interval follow-up with a spinal specialist.
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