Musculoskeletal Dysfunctions in Patients With Chronic Pelvic Pain: A Preliminary Descriptive Survey

Rune Mygind Mieritz, Kirsten Thorhauge, Axel Forman, Hanne Beck Mieritz, Jan Hartvigsen, Henrik Wulff Christensen
Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics · 2016 · vol. 39(9) , pp. 616–622 · doi:10.1016/j.jmpt.2016.09.003 · PMID:27776745 · W2534162462
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This preliminary survey describes musculoskeletal dysfunctions observed in patients experiencing chronic pelvic pain.

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OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal dysfunctions based on a standardized clinical examination of patients with chronic pelvic pain (CPP) who were referred to a specialized tertiary care center for laparoscopic examination. In addition, we stratified levels of self-reported pelvic pain, self-rated health, education, and work status based on musculoskeletal dysfunction status. METHODS: This study used a cross-sectional design to determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal dysfunctions in women with CPP who were referred to a tertiary care center specializing in care of women with CPP. The women completed a questionnaire and underwent a blinded systematic objective clinical examination of the musculoskeletal system by a doctor of chiropractic who then categorized the patients as having or not having musculoskeletal dysfunction. RESULTS: Ninety-four patients returned the questionnaire, completed the clinical examination, and fulfilled the inclusion criteria. More than half of the referred patients with CPP (48 out of 94) had musculoskeletal dysfunctions in the lumbar/pelvic region. No statistically significant differences were found between the groups with respect to self-rated health, education, work status, and pain level. Pain location was significantly different after Bonferroni correction in 1 out of the 36 aspects. CONCLUSIONS: In this sample of CPP patients, 51% were categorized as having a musculoskeletal dysfunction. Overall, CPP patients were similar with respect to certain characteristics, such as age, body mass index, and pain level, regardless of their classification; however, patients with musculoskeletal dysfunction tended to report more pain in the front and back of the lower limbs.

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chronic_pelvic_pain

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Musculoskeletal Diseases Pelvic Pain Chronic Pain Cross-Sectional Studies Female Humans Musculoskeletal Diseases Pelvic Pain Physical Examination Surveys and Questionnaires

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