A 35-year-old woman at 28 weeks of gestation presents to the GP with symphysis pubis pain, difficulty walking, and pain on turning in bed. The pain is...

Question

A 35-year-old woman at 28 weeks of gestation presents to the GP with symphysis pubis pain, difficulty walking, and pain on turning in bed. The pain is localised to the pubic symphysis and radiates to the inner thighs. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Symphysis pubis dysfunction (pelvic girdle pain)

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Sacroiliac joint dysfunction

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Lumbar disc prolapse

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Deep vein thrombosis

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Threatened preterm labour

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction

A 35-year-old woman at 28 weeks of gestation presents to the GP with symphysis pubis pain, difficulty walking, and pain on turning in bed. The pain is localised to the pubic symphysis and radiates to the inner thighs. What is the most likely diagnosis?