Section: Module 8: Lesson 6: Osteopathy in Gynecology | Obstetrics and Gynecologic Clerkship for Medical Students | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this module, students you will be able to:
    • Diagnose somatic dysfunction as a possible etiology for acute pelvic pain, including:
      1. Iliosoas dysfunction
      2. Pubic shear
      a. Vertical
      b. Anteriorposterior
      3. Sacroiliac dysfunction
      4. Sacral torsion
      5. Myofascial strains
      6. Restrictions of the pelvic diaphragm
    • Describe the musculoskeletal, structural and biomechanical factors that may be associated with chronic pelvic pain.
    • List appropriate uses of osteopathic manipulative treatments (OMT) to manage both acute and chronic pelvic pain with consideration of value-based care.
    • Identify possible tissue changes that are not visible by imaging for patients with a history of sexual abuse.
    • Describe ways OMT can help prepare a patient for surgical gynecologic procedures.
    • Discuss ways OMT can be used to decrease need for analgesics in the postoperative period, with consideration of value-based care.
    • Perform OMT for the postoperative conditions, with consideration of value-based care.
    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 11 hours and 8 minutes.