Introduction:

pregnant women suffer from multiple orthopaedic conditions; therefore, care demands for this cause are on the rise.

Objective:

to update the treatment of traumatic and orthopaedic injuries in pregnant patients and coordinate the indications for cesarean section.

Methods:

theoretical and empirical methods were used to carry out the analysis of updated knowledge regarding these affections.

Results:

we determined that normal delivery is possible after a pelvic fracture, as long as there are no sequelae that damage the birth canal. Back pain was a common symptom in pregnant women but in those with scoliosis the discomfort was more frequent. Symphysis pubis diastasis was associated with the McRobert's maneuver; and the indication for cesarean section was suggested based on purely obstetric criteria, although the orthopaedic and traumatic conditions present in the patients were respected.

Conclusions:

to increase the knowledge of the personnel, who work with the pregnant women, based on their risk factors and the possibilities of mitigating damage due to these causes.