Differential Diagnosis of Peri-partum Pubic Symphysis Separation
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Differential Diagnosis of Peri-partum Pubic Symphysis Separation
8/21/2014 OBJECTIVES DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF PUBIC SYMPHYSIS DYSFUNCTION IN THE OBSTETRIC CLIENT Jill Schif f Boissonnault PT, PhD, WCS By the end of this session the attendee will: 1 . Understand and apply to patient care the pathophysiology of peripartum pubic symphysis dysfunction 2. Select treatment interventions for the abovementioned musculoskeletal dysfunction in the pregnant and postpartum client . 3. Consider appropriate home programs for clients with such musculoskeletal dysfunction. 4. Appreciate current evidence for the interventions the participants discuss. CONTENT Anatomy review and differential diagnosis of PSD in the perinatal period Case of “Pubic Instability” or Pelvic Girdle Pain in pregnancy Case of Peripartum pubic symphysis separation Considerations for labor and delivery for the woman with PSD PATHOLOGY DURING THE CHILDBEARING YEAR PUBIC SYMPHYSIS Joined by a fibrocartilaginous disc; fibrocartilaginous amphiarthroiss jt. Lined with hyaline cartilege. Supported superiorly and inferiorly by ligaments Motion occurs in sagital and frontal planes PERI-PARTUM SEPARATED SYMPHYSIS PUBIS (OR SYMPHYSOLYSIS OR DIASTASIS SYMPHYSIS PUBIS) Pathology includes Separation Instability with potential ‘unleveling’ Osteitis pubis www.e-radiography.net 1 8/21/2014 EPIDEMIOLOGY/PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF PERI-PARTUM PUBIC SYMPHYSIS SEPARATION DEFINITION AND PHYSIOLOGY Frank separation is considered 10 mm or > Pain does not seem to coincide with the degree of separation Some mild separation (not necessarily painful) is considered normal in pregnancy and during contractions ( Boland 1933, Bjorklund 1997) Can occur during pregnancy or postpartum Separation related to delivery seems most common, though stats are unknown EPIDEMIOLOGY/PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF PERI-PARTUM PUBIC SYMPHYSIS SEPARATION, CONT. Pathology to the pubic symphysis may be the norm or quite common Bone marrow edema (76-86% in Hermann study) Fx (27% in Brandon study) Capsular dysruption (rare) Separation (rare) Levator ani tears at the symphysis (common) (Bra nd on 2012, Herm a nn 2007, Wu rd inger 2002 ) Prevalence: about 1/600 (range1/30 -1/30,000!) (Bolland 1933, Cappiello 1995, Snow, 1997, Dunivan 2009) Peri-partum vs. pre-natal incidence-Unknown, but literature discusses MOI related to delivery Theoretical MOI Fetal size Maternal Position Stiffness of pubic connective tissue Rapid fetal descent (Snow 1997) MEDICAL MANAGEMENT OF PERI-PARTUM PUBIC SYMPHYSIS SEPARATION Pain management strategies Post-partum pain medication Referral to PT Imaging (Scr i ven , Surgical stabilization-internal or external ( Lu g er 1 9 9 5 , D u n i va n 2 0 0 9, O s terh of f 2 01 2 ) Injections ( S c h w a r t z, 1 9 8 5) Spinal cord Stimulator -1 Case COMMON SYMPTOM PRESENTATION Patient Interview Findings Aggravation: Transitional movements Bed mobility Hip abduction Alleviation Rest, Ice, Pain Relievers, Support belt, avoidance of weight shift (rolling walker) Pain: Intense Location at pubis with radiation into thighs, groin, perineum 1995) CT MRI US Radiograph (Id r ees 2 01 2 ) PUBIC SHEARS quizlet.com Frontal Plane Movement that goes beyond physiologic expectations Superior of Inferior Shears www.docstoc.com 2 8/21/2014 COMMON SYMPTOM PRESENTATIONSHEARS Patient Interview Findings Aggravation: Transitional movements Bed mobility Alleviation Rest, Ice, Pain Relievers, Support belt, avoidance of weight shift Pain: Not as intense as with a separation Location at pubis with radiation into thighs, groin, perineum OSTEITIS PUBIS, SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OSTEITIS PUBIS • Painful, non infectious inflammatory condition of the pubic bone and symphysis • Etiology: most likely periosteal trauma is initiating factor • Seen in athletes and postpartum women and after urogynecological surgical procedures www.radpod.org DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS OF PERI-PARTUM GROIN PAIN Present with: • Pain • “Waddling” gait • May be accompanied with low grade fever, elevated sed rate, and mild leukocytosis Radiographic findings • Reactive Sclerosis • Rarefaction • Osteolytic changes ANATOMICAL CONSIDERATIONS SI joint Illium/Ischium Pubic Symphysis Low lumbar spine Hip Ligaments and discs Musculature of the region Consider osseous, joint and soft-tissues in the region & Obstetric Complications Ouch! SACROILIAC JOINT DYSFUNCTION AS A SOURCE OF PERI-PARTUM PUBIC/GROIN PAIN The sacral-iliac joint can refer pain into the groin and hip Positional dysfunction there can disrupt the normal anatomical structure of the pubic symphysis en.wikipedia.org 3 8/21/2014 ILIUM AS A SOURCE OF SYMPTOMS LUMBAR SPINE AND DISC AS A SOURCE OF SYMPTOMS Upper lumbar spine pathology as pain referral or radicular symptoms into the groin Positional pathology (Ilial rotations, upslips, downslips) www.eorthopod.com www.medscape.org HIP AS A SOURCE OF SYMPTOMS OA of the hip Labral tears Bone Density Issues Stress Fx Bursitis Femoral Acetabular impingement OTHER POTENTIAL OBSTETRIC SOURCES OF SX Abruption of the placenta Round ligament pain Transient Osteoporosis of the Hip in Pregnancy/Post-Partum PUBIC SYMPHYSIS PATHOLOGY Separated Symphysis Pubis Pubic Shear or unleveling of the pubis 2 ◦ hormonally mediated joint instability Osteitis Pubis ABRUPTION OF THE PLACENTA • Definition: plac enta peels away from the inner wall of the uterus before deliv er y — either par tially or c ompletely — it's known as plac ental abruption • Symptoms: • Vaginal bleeding • Abdominal/groin pain • Back pain • Uterine tenderness • Rapid uterine contractions, often coming one right after another www.moondragon.org http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/placentalabruption 4 8/21/2014 ROUND LIGAMENT PAIN TRANSIENT OSTEOPOROSIS OF THE HIP (TOH) IN PREGNANCY/POSTPARTUM • Round ligament pain is sharp or jabbing, often felt in the lower belly or groin area on one or both sides. • Intermittent in nature • considered a normal part of pregnancy • Exercise may cause the pain, as will rapid movements • Round ligament has contractile tissue running through it; allows for “rebound” • Self-limiting nature and spontaneous rec ov ery • Frac tures are infrequent • True inc idenc e during pregnancy is unknown • Onset: Generally in 3rd trimester • TOH Pain loc ale: i nguinal or greater troc hanteric regions with referral to a n terior t high . • ROM: limited at the hip • Func tionally restricted weight bearing (Boi sson n a ult, 2001) tummytime.onslow.org TRIGGER POINTS MUSCLE PATHOLOGY AS A SOURCE OF SYMPTOMS ILIUM, ISCHIUM AND MUSCULAR INFLUENCES Adductors Iliopsoas Abdominal obliques AND, CANNOT FORGET THE PELVIC FLOOR AS A PAIN GENERATOR! 5 8/21/2014 PERFORM A LOWER QUARTER SCREENING EXAM WITH SOME SPECIAL TESTS Perform assessment in positions that the pt. can tolerate (commonly supine only, if pp) Goal of R/O structures above and below the CC (i.e., pubis) Clear L-S, SI jts, Hips, Ilia Use pt. report to R/O abruption, round ligament Assess for muscle pathology if Hx and Physical Exam lead you that way Perform an internal assessment of PF if needed SPECIAL TESTS AT THE PUBIC SYMPHYSIS Physical Exam (Mens 2012): Research shows it to be better to detect SI-jt pain, but can be sensitive to this Palpation of symphysis (Vleeming 2008, Albert2001, 2002) Modified Trendelenburg (Vleeming 2008, Albert2001 , 2002) ASLR As a provocation test PATELLAR PUBIC PERCUSSION TEST TO R/O STRESS FX, BONE DENSIT Y ISSUES Clearing the Sacrum Includes Springing the Sacrum in Sitting, P4 test supine AFTER CONSIDERATION/ASSESSMENT OF VARIOUS PAIN GENERATORS; SETTLING ON PUBIC SYMPHYSIS Pt. Hx and possible MOI lead you there R/O all other potential sources of Sx Springing the pubis or palpation there very tender Trendellenburg painful Bed mobility painful Hip Abduction painful at Pubis ASLR may be painful May be unable to weight bear DETERMINATION OF SEPARATION VS. SHEAR Palpatory assymmetry absent Attempt to “level out” pubis makes no change Essentially a “Rule-Out” Dx 6 8/21/2014 CASE 1: PUBIC INSTABILIT Y IN PREGNANCY; PART OF PELVIC GIRDLE PAIN IN PREGNANCY EPIDEMIOLOGY OF PELVIC GIRDLE PAIN IN PREGNANCY 1460 women who formed incidence cohor t, assessed at 33 wks gestation 1 . Women who repor ted daily pain that could be objectively confirmed was 20.1 % Sub-grouped as follows: Pelvic girdle syndrome (pain in all 3 joints) (6.0%) Symphysioloysis (2.3%) One-sided a sacroiliac syndrome (5.5%) Double-sided sacroiliac syndrome (6.3%) Misc (sx not objectively confirmed) (Albert, 2002) Parity ↑ Odds Ratio of having PGP in pregnancy (Bjelland , 2010) www.aylesburyosteopath.co.uk PROGNOSIS FOR OBSTETRIC PELVIC GIRDLE PAIN (Albert et al, 2001 ) Cohort of 1789 women initially assessed at 33 wks These women were re -examined (questionnaire and physical exam) at regular intervals for 2 years after delivery or until sx disappeared At 2 yr postpartum, 21% with pelvic girdle syndrome (pain in all 3 joints) still had pain Indicators of highest relative risk for long term pain High number of positive tests Low mobility index MEDICAL MANAGEMENT OF PELVIC GIRDLE PAIN IN PREGNANCY’ Pain Medications Belts and Supports-off the shelf type Referral to PT Conclusion: women with pelvic girdle syndrome or pain in all 3 joints, had poorest prognosis PATIENT HX/INTERVIEW - PGP IN PREGNANCY Typical order of difficult ADLs for severe PGP listing most to least: standing still, cycling, walking, sitting, and lying ( R o n ch ett i, 2 0 0 8) Pelvic Girdle Pain Questionnaire: Selfreported questionnaire that is condition specific for PGP utilizing 2 scales (activities/participation and symptoms); highly reliable and valid in women with PGP during and after pregnancy (St u ge, 2 01 1 ) PHYSICAL EXAM ASSESSMENT- PGP IN PREGNANCY : Ronchetti, 2008 P4 (Posterior pelvic pain provocation test) ASLR Long dorsal ligament tests Quebec Back Pain Disability Scale) European Guidelines for PGP SIJ Pain : P4/thigh thrust Patrick’s Faber test, Palpation of the long dorsal SIJ ligament, Gaenslen´s test. S ymphysis Palpation of the symphysis Modified Trendelenburg test of the pelvic girdle Functional pelvic test Active straight leg raise test (V leeming, 2 0 0 8 ) 7 8/21/2014 EBP FOR PT INTERVENTIONS- PGP/PUBIC SHEAR IN PREGNANCY EXERCISE FOR THE PGP/PUBIC SHEAR CASE Contraction of TRa ↓ laxity of SI-jt; drawing-in maneuver ↓ laxity of SI-jt (Richardson, 2002) Systematic Reviews support use of exercise for treatment or prevention of PGP either alone or in combination with acupuncture, advice and/or belts (Boissonnault 2012, Stuge 2003) Isolated activation of deep, local muscle system with integration into all transitional movements: abdominal drawing-in Spine stabilization exercises in various positions: sidelying, quadruped, Upright kneel Functional Lower extremity strengthening with equal bilateral weight bearing: E.G., sit to stand, Rising and lowering to half-kneel Trunk/Pelvic girdle strengthening: anterior-posterior tilting standing, gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, back extensors Fitness advice: which activities or machines? EDUCATION FOR PGP/PUBIC SHEAR CASE ADVICE FOR PGP/PUBIC SHEAR CASE To ↓ catastrophizing and fear beliefs use of FABQ and other self-administered questionnaires can provide evidence for the intervention To empower self-management of the condition MANUAL THERAPY OPTIONS FOR PGP/PUBIC SHEAR CASE Muscle Energy Rx Direct Jt-mob to Sacral bases, ILAs STM about posterior pelvis (Murphy 2009, Licciardone 2010, George 2012) Postural alignment Body mechanics sleeping positions ADLs (e.g., laundry, grocery-shopping) Symmetrical movement Sit-to-stand Bed mobility Isometric use of Adductors or Abductors in transitional activities (rolling, shifting) Use of heat/ice (ice, especially over symphysis pubis) BELTS/SUPPORTS AND GAIT AIDS Support garments for Pelvic Girdle Pain: some evidence for use (Carr 2003, Mens 2006 , Ho 2009) Consider assistive gait aid if gait continues to be aggravating Forearm crutches Rolling walker scooter 8 8/21/2014 THE CASE 30 yr old Gravida 2, para 1, @ 14 weeks gestation. Has a 3-yr old dtr., and is a University professor CC: pubic pain with occasional Left and Right SI-jt pain Hx of CC: Began @ 8 weeks and has worsened. Has similar pain (less intense) in first pregnancy that abated between pregnancies. Pt. Goals: To continue working and exercising as she does now. FINDINGS OF PT. INTERVIEW: PGP/PUBIC SHEAR Rates pain 2/10 -7/10 Location: “my groin, my left upper thigh and buttock and sometimes after a really long day with lots of time on my feet my left rear-end dimple and sometimes the same place on the right” Nature: Can be sharp (intermittent) or achey (can be constant once it comes on). A gg: climbing hill from parking ramp to office, rolling over in bed, walking > 10 min, sit -to-stand after sitting > 45 min Alev: NWB rest, ice, Tylenol PHYSICAL EXAM FINDINGS IN PGP/PUBIC SHEAR CASE Gait: antalgic and waddling a bit Standing posture: unremarkable Position testing in sitting: a superior left pubic shear & Left on Left Sacral torsion Palpation: painful over pubis. Painful also at Left and Right SI jts over sacral sulci; Left dorsal ligament painful ASLR and P4 + on the left; weight shift onto L LE provokes sharp groin pain and a duller, L -sided posterior pain Pubis Palpation (or Springing) for Tenderness PT INTERVENTIONS FOR PGP/PUBIC SHEAR CASE Asymmetric Straight Leg Raise Test-In this Case, for Trunk Instability MET to correct pubic shear and sacral torsion; Direct mobilization in sitting @ Left ILA Exercise Stabilization: trunk ex in 4 point Strengthening ex: standing pelvic tilts, TRa in 4-point & sitting, glut medius strengthening with theraband, glut max strengthening in 4-point Body mechanics instruction Sleep: get soft mattress pad and squeeze pillow between legs to roll and shift Lifting 3-yr old Postural alignment Sleep with pillow between knees and avoid assymmetric sleeping postures Sitting @ desk: avoid crossing LE’s; got her a foot rest and a work chair back support 9 8/21/2014 MET: SUPERIOR PUBIC SHEAR CORRECTION ASSESSMENT OF SACRAL BASE POSITION IN SITTING Greenman, PE. Principles of Manual Medicine ASSESSMENT OF SACRAL BASE POSITION IN 4-POINT MET: FORWARD SACRAL TORSION CORRECTION DIRECT MOBILIZATION IN SITTING FOR A ‘R ON R’ FORWARD SACRAL TORSION PT INTERVENTIONS FOR PGP/PUBIC SHEAR CASE, CONT. Symmetrical movement instruction Sit-to-stand: symmetry and/or with isometric adduction or abduction Ice to SI-jts and/or pubis at home, prn SI-belt: Found it helpful if doing chores requiring WB > 15 min. Preferred Serola Belt (Serola.net) Discussed fitness program: encouraged her to move to aqua class/exercise vs. land-based running and zumba classes. Self-mobilization for pubic shear (supine) and SI-Jt pain (seated and standing) 10 8/21/2014 SELF-MOBILIZATION OF A RIGHT SUPERIOR PUBIC SHEAR (ALSO OF A POSTERIORLY ROTATED RIGHT ILIUM) SelfMobilization Of Pubis in Sitting SELF MOBILIZATION OF THE SACRUM PELVIC STABILIZATION VIA ADDUCTOR SQUEEZE TO ASSIST IN ↓ PAIN WITH ROLLING ROLLING WITH ISOMETRIC HIP ABDUCTION SUPPORT BELT FOR PGP IEM Maternity Sacroilic (SI) Support iemortho.com 11 8/21/2014 CASE 2: SEPARATED SYMPHYSIS PUBIS (OR SYMPHYSOLYSIS OR DIASTASIS SYMPHYSIS PUBIS) DURING DELIVERY THE CASE 28 yr old Gr 1 para 1, 26 hours postpartum, S/P vaginal delivery. Pt is a hospital RN CC: excruciating pubic and groin pain, 9-10/10 Hx of CC: Pain began pp when pt attempted to stand to use toilet. Unsuccessful. Was catheterized and put on bedrest. PT referral initialized by nursing staff In 2 nd stage, spouse reported hearing a gunshot-like pop as pt. pulled forward on squat bar while she was in semireclining & instructed to put feet on squat bar MD ordered radiograph: 3 cm separation seen Past Hx: no previous c/o pubic pain in pregnancy or prior to pregnancy Pt lives with spouse in a two-story home www.e-radiography.net PATIENT INTERVIEW FINDINGS- MEDICAL MANAGEMENT OF PERI-PARTUM PUBIC SYMPHYSIS SEPARATION PHYSICAL EXAM FINDINGS - SEPARATED SYMPHYSIS PUBIS DURING DELIVERY Pain Location: at Pubis and up into groin bilaterally with some ache in Left SI-jt Nature: Sharp Agg: Any bed mobility or attempt at WB or to move legs Alev: lying still, pain meds Pt. Goals: able to return home, use stairs, care for newborn, perform IADLs, RT W in 6 weeks as RN. Pain management. Movement Assessment: Pt. could not roll, scoot or shift in bed without pain > 6/10 Posture: WB unsuccessful without trochanteric belt Mobility: with rolling walker and belt Pt. able to ambulate for short distances with <4/10 pain Palpation: exquisite pain at pubis -could not assess position Did not attempt additional physical assessment IN-HOSPITAL PT INTERVENTIONS - SEPARATED SYMPHYSIS PUBIS DURING DELIVERY OP PT PHYSICAL EXAM FINDINGS - SEPARATED SYMPHYSIS PUBIS DURING DELIVERY Gait: Rolling walker (parameters given); stairs -none if possible; if necessary, consider going up and down on bottom or at least foot -to-foot. Pelvic support belt (parameters given) Bed mobility training (log roll, use of adductor squeeze -gentlewith pillow) Soft mattress pad Discussion on activity level: Palpation: Left inferior sacral shear Left superior pube Tenderness still at pubis and at left SI-Jt Pain with weight shift in standing ASLR + Did not attempt P4 Some fear avoidance (not formally assessed) (Waddell 1993) With spouse present Minimize WB; baby brought to her; no IADLs 3 weeks need for assistance Appt. made for 6 wk FU in PT 12 8/21/2014 OP PT INTERVENTIONS- SEPARATED SYMPHYSIS PUBIS DURING DELIVERY MET to correct pubic shear MET to correct sacral shear Self-mobilization for pubis and sacrum HEP for Pelvic stabilization exercises Seated Standing on step Glut, abdominal and back extensor strengthening Encouraged continued use of pelvic belt, especially when out of the house Pubis Palpation (or Springing) for Tenderness MET: SUPERIOR PUBIC SHEAR CORRECTION Asymmetric Straight Leg Raise Test-In this Case, for Trunk Instability Greenman, PE. Principles of Manual Medicine SELF-MOBILIZATION OF A RIGHT SUPERIOR PUBIC SHEAR (ALSO OF A POSTERIORLY ROTATED RIGHT ILIUM) SELF MOBILIZATION OF THE SACRUM 13 8/21/2014 POST PUBIC SYMPHYSIS SEPARATION BEGINNING STABILIZATION EXERCISE PT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR L&D- PELVIC GIRDLE PAIN IN PREGNANCY First Stage Minimize walking Avoid asymetric postures Second Stage Support LE’s, if semi-reclining, with pillows folded under knees Avoid WB postures if these provoke Sx (e.g., 4point, upright kneel) Avoid squatting, especially if pain is @ pubis PERI-PARTUM PUBIC SYMPHYSIS REFERENCES PERI-PARTUM SEPARATED SYMPHYSIS PUBIS REFERENCES As s ociation of the Char ter ed S ociety of Phy s iother apists in Women’s Health: Pr eg nancy Related Pelv ic g ir dle Pain, London, 2007, As s ociation of Char ter ed Phy s iother apists in Women’s Health . Albe r t H , G ods ke s e n M , We s te r g aard J. Pr og nos is in four s y ndr ome s of pr e g nanc y -re lated pe lv ic pain. 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