Musculoskeletal etiologies of pelvic pain

Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. 2014 Sep;41(3):433-42. doi: 10.1016/j.ogc.2014.04.004. Epub 2014 Jun 25.

Abstract

Several musculoskeletal diagnoses are frequently concomitant with pelvic floor pathology and pain. The definition of pelvic pain itself often depends on the medical specialist evaluating the patient. Because there is variability among disorders associated with pelvic pain, patients may seek treatment for extended periods as various treatment options are attempted. Further, health care providers should recognize that there may not be a single source of dysfunction. This article discusses the musculoskeletal disorders of the pelvic girdle (structures within the bony pelvis) and their association with lumbar spine and hip disorders.

Keywords: Lumbar spine; Musculoskeletal; Pelvic girdle; Pelvic pain.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Lumbar Vertebrae / pathology*
  • Musculoskeletal Diseases / complications
  • Musculoskeletal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Musculoskeletal Diseases / physiopathology
  • Musculoskeletal Diseases / therapy
  • Osteitis / complications
  • Osteitis / diagnosis*
  • Osteitis / physiopathology
  • Osteitis / therapy
  • Pain Measurement
  • Pelvic Floor / anatomy & histology
  • Pelvic Floor / pathology*
  • Pelvic Pain / etiology*
  • Pelvic Pain / physiopathology
  • Pelvic Pain / therapy
  • Pelvis / anatomy & histology
  • Pelvis / pathology*
  • Physical Examination