Sacroiliac Joint Injections | Pain and Spine Specialists

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  • Опубликовано: 27 июл 2022
  • The sacroiliac joint is a critical part of your body that you might not think about often. It's the place where your lower spine and pelvis connect. Unlike other joints in your body that provide a wide range of movement, your sacroiliac joint is designed for stability. It's where your lower spine connects with your pelvis, forming a strong, rigid connection that supports the weight of your upper body.
    This joint plays a crucial role in transferring weight and forces between your upper body and legs. Every step you take, every time you sit or stand, your sacroiliac joint is working hard to maintain balance and absorb shock. It's like the bridge connecting your torso and legs, ensuring seamless movement and support.
    While other joints such as your knee or elbow allow for bending and flexing, the sacroiliac joint has limited mobility. This is crucial for providing the stability you need to move safely and effectively. But remember, just like any other joint, your sacroiliac joint can also be affected by conditions such as arthritis or injury, which can cause discomfort and pain.
    Sacroiliac joint injections, a form of pain management injection therapy, are a specialized procedure that you may find beneficial in your journey toward pain relief. These injections work by delivering targeted medication directly into the sacroiliac joints. The medication typically consists of a local anesthetic for immediate pain relief and a corticosteroid to reduce inflammation over time.
    The local anesthetic provides immediate pain relief by numbing the area, giving you a much-needed break from the discomfort. This also helps your healthcare provider confirm that your pain is indeed originating from the sacroiliac joint.
    The corticosteroid, on the other hand, works over a longer period. It's an anti-inflammatory medication that reduces swelling and irritation in and around your sacroiliac joint. By addressing the root cause of your pain, the corticosteroid helps to relieve your discomfort effectively for an extended period.
    An injection in the sacroiliac joint falls under the category of interventional pain management. Interventional treatments are procedures that involve injections or minor surgery to address the source of pain directly. They offer a more proactive approach compared to conventional pain management methods, such as medication or physical therapy.
    SI joint shots primarily target the sacroiliac joint itself. With that said, their benefits can extend to various regions in your body that are interconnected.
    The most immediate area of relief is the lower back, as this is where the sacroiliac joint is located. By reducing inflammation and numbing pain in this area, you can experience a significant decrease in your lower back discomfort.
    The sacroiliac joint also plays a critical role in transferring forces from the upper body to the lower body. This means that pain or inflammation in this joint can potentially affect the hips, buttocks, and even legs. Therefore, treating the root cause, the sacroiliac joint, can help alleviate pain in these connected areas as well.
    If you're dealing with pain stemming from sacroiliitis, SI joint dysfunction, ankylosing spondylitis, or a traumatic injury, a sacroiliac joint injection may be able to help.
    On the day of the procedure, you'll be comfortably positioned on your stomach or side. After cleaning the area over the sacroiliac joint, a local anesthetic will be applied to numb the skin. Using X-ray guidance, also known as fluoroscopy, our specialist will direct a small needle into the sacroiliac joint. Once confirmed, an anti-inflammatory medication (usually a steroid) along with an anesthetic will be injected into the joint to reduce inflammation and block pain signals. The procedure typically takes less than 30 minutes.
    Immediately after the procedure, you'll spend some time in our recovery area under close monitoring. While many patients experience immediate pain relief due to the local anesthetic, it's important to note that the long-lasting effects of the steroid usually take two to three days to kick in. You might experience some soreness at the injection site which typically resolves within a few days. As your safety is our utmost priority, we strongly recommend arranging transportation home post-procedure as you might feel slightly drowsy from the sedative. We also suggest taking it easy for the rest of the day. Our team will provide you with detailed post-procedure care instructions and be available for any follow-up questions or concerns.
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  • @Blgtn43
    @Blgtn43 14 дней назад

    I needed injections several months after fusion. Is this normal.