Sacroiliac Joint (SI joint)Care in Miami

The sacroiliac joints connect the lower spine to the pelvis. Pain may develop when one of these joints becomes inflamed, arthritic, or abnormally mobile. It is commonly felt on one side of the lower back or buttock and may extend into the hip, groin, or thigh. Because SI joint pain can resemble lumbar spine or hip disease, a careful examination and targeted diagnostic testing are important.

 

Treatment may include activity modification, anti-inflammatory medication, physical therapy, pelvic and core stabilization, and an SI belt in selected cases. Image-guided SI joint injections can provide temporary relief and may help confirm that the joint is the primary pain source. Radiofrequency treatment may be considered for certain patients.

 

Minimally invasive SI joint fusion may be considered when carefully diagnosed SI joint pain remains disabling despite an adequate course of nonsurgical treatment. The procedure stabilizes the joint to reduce painful movement. Because symptoms can overlap with several other conditions, surgery should be based on a combination of history, examination findings, imaging, and response to diagnostic injections.