{"id":12078,"date":"2018-12-16T03:44:59","date_gmt":"2018-12-16T08:44:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/barrcenter.com\/staging-2025\/?p=12078"},"modified":"2021-06-23T14:47:58","modified_gmt":"2021-06-23T18:47:58","slug":"sacroiliac-joint-dysfunction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barrcenter.com\/staging-2025\/sacroiliac-joint-dysfunction\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction and Sacroiliac Joint Arthritis"},"content":{"rendered":"

The large, C-shaped sacroiliac (SI) joint connects the pelvic bones (the ilia) to the sacrum at the base of the spine. There are a pair of SI joints, one on either side of the tailbone. Serving as shock absorbers for the pelvis and low back, the SI joints move constantly when the body is in motion, helping to provide stability and structural support to the lower part of the body.<\/span><\/p>\n

What can go wrong with the Sacroiliac Joint?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"SacroiliacThe most common cause of Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction is from traumatic injury, whether from a fall or traffic accident or from repetitive rotation of the lumbar spine and pelvis during sports and work-related activities. Inflammation of the sacroiliac joints is very common and often occurs for no apparent reason. Mechanical dysfunction of the SI joints is also quite common and we routinely assess for mechanical dysfunction in the office and perform osteopathic manipulation which can be quite helpful. Over stretching, straining, and tearing of the SI joint support ligaments then cause weakening and abnormal motion of the joint, resulting in painful ligaments and joints as well as spasm. Postural imbalances as well as leg length inequalities can also cause Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction. As a result of this, there can be a \"Sacroriliacdisruption of movement in the joint (either too much or too little).<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Injections<\/b> (Sacroiliitis)<\/b><\/h3>\n

A sacroiliac injection places a pain-numbing medicine and steroid directly into the\u202f<\/span>sacroiliac (SI) joint<\/span><\/a>. There are two sacroiliac joints, one located on either side of the sacrum (see arrow pointing to the left sacroiliac joint). The benefit of this procedure is to reduce inflammation, help confirm the SI joint as the source of pain, and better allow a physical therapist to treat the joint. <\/span><\/p>\n

How is the procedure done?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"SacroiliacYou will receive a local anesthetic before a small spinal needle is inserted under fluoroscopic guidance into the SI joint. The procedure takes approximately 15 minutes. The arrow shows the needle within the sacroiliac joint. Once the needle is securely positioned into the joint a small amount of x-ray contrast dye will be injected confirming proper needle placement, then a mixture of steroid and lidocaine will be injected. \u00a0The joint will numb up within just a few minutes and you will notice the effects of the steroid within several days.<\/span><\/p>\n

X-ray image of an actual left sacroiliac joint injection.<\/span><\/p>\n

What should I do the day of the procedure?<\/strong><\/p>\n