Sacroiliac Fusion

Sacroilitis is inflammation of the sacroiliac joint. The sacroiliac joints (SI joints) connect the spine to the pelvis and lower skeleton.

Causes of SI Joint Pain:

• Putting strain on the joint and supporting ligaments and soft tissues
• Lifting while in awkward positions
• Arthritis
• Collagen vascular diseases
• Signs and Symptoms:
• Localized pain
• Pain is constant and characterized as aching in nature
• Muscle spasm

Testing:

• Plain X-rays
• MRI
• Bone Scan
• Lab Work

Treatment:

• Drug Therapy
• Heat and Cold Therapy
• Sacroiliac Joint Rhizotomy