title: Musculoskeletal Dysfunctions in Patients With Chronic Pelvic Pain: A Preliminary Descriptive Survey.
abstract: 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.
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  
  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.
authors: Institute of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark; Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Institute of Clinical Research, Odense University Hospital, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark. Electronic address: rmieritz@health.sdu.dk.
authors: Rune Mygind
authors: RM
authors: Mieritz
authors: Private Practice, Randers, Denmark.
authors: Kirsten
authors: K
authors: Thorhauge
authors: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark.
authors: Axel
authors: A
authors: Forman
authors: Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Odense University Hospital, Denmark.
authors: Hanne Beck
authors: HB
authors: Mieritz
authors: Institute of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics and Nordic Institute of Chiropractic and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Aarhus, Denmark.
authors: Jan
authors: J
authors: Hartvigsen
authors: Nordic Institute of Chiropractic and Clinical Biomechanics, Aarhus, Denmark.
authors: Henrik Wulff
authors: HW
authors: Christensen
mesh_terms: D059350:Chronic Pain; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D017699:Pelvic Pain / Q000503:physiopathology*; D010808:Physical Examination; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
keywords: Musculoskeletal Diseases; Musculoskeletal Pain; Pelvic Pain