Sacroiliac injection
When is the sacroiliac injection used?
The sacroiliac injection is used for various complaints and conditions, including:
- Sacroiliac joint pain: Pain in the lower back caused by the SIJ
- Spondyloarthropathies: Inflammatory diseases of the spine and the SIJ, such as ankylosing spondylitis
- Osteoarthritis of the sacroiliac joint: Degenerative changes of the SIJ
- Post-traumatic pain: Pain after injuries to the pelvis or spine
- Diagnostic purposes: To confirm whether the SIJ is the source of the pain
Advantages of sacroiliac injection
- Targeted pain relief: Direct application of the medication at the source of the pain
- Fast-acting: Effectively reduces pain and inflammation
- Minimally invasive: Less traumatic than surgical procedures
- Outpatient procedure: Usually does not require hospitalization
- Combinability: Can be combined with other therapies such as physiotherapy
- Diagnostic clarity: Helps identify the exact cause of the pain
Performance of the sacroiliac injection
- Examination and Consultation: The doctor conducts a thorough medical history and physical examination and discusses the exact details of the procedure with the patient.
- Preparation: The patient is asked to lie in a comfortable position, usually on their stomach. The skin at the injection site is sterilized and numbed.
- Procedure: Using imaging techniques such as fluoroscopy (X-ray) or ultrasound, a needle is inserted near the sacroiliac joint. Once the needle is correctly placed, the local anesthetic along with a steroid is injected.
- Duration of the Procedure: The entire process usually takes about 15 to 30 minutes.
What you need to consider before the sacroiliac injection.
- Health issues: Inform the doctor about existing health problems, especially allergies, blood clotting disorders, or chronic diseases.
- Medications: Inform the doctor about which medications you are taking, especially blood thinners or medications that could affect blood clotting.
- Fasting: Follow the doctor's instructions regarding eating and drinking before the procedure.
- Companion: Arrange for a companion who can take you home after the procedure.
Debriefing and Consultation
After the sacroiliac injection, the doctor will discuss the results and your reaction to the treatment. The doctor will assess whether further injections are necessary and how they can be integrated into the overall treatment plan. Additional recommendations may include physiotherapy measures, specific exercises, or adjustments in daily life to optimize the results.
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Sacroiliac injection
When is the sacroiliac injection used?
The sacroiliac injection is used for various complaints and conditions, including:
- Sacroiliac joint pain: Pain in the lower back caused by the SIJ
- Spondyloarthropathies: Inflammatory diseases of the spine and the SIJ, such as ankylosing spondylitis
- Osteoarthritis of the sacroiliac joint: Degenerative changes of the SIJ
- Post-traumatic pain: Pain after injuries to the pelvis or spine
- Diagnostic purposes: To confirm whether the SIJ is the source of the pain
Advantages of sacroiliac injection
- Targeted pain relief: Direct application of the medication at the source of the pain
- Fast-acting: Effectively reduces pain and inflammation
- Minimally invasive: Less traumatic than surgical procedures
- Outpatient procedure: Usually does not require hospitalization
- Combinability: Can be combined with other therapies such as physiotherapy
- Diagnostic clarity: Helps identify the exact cause of the pain
Performance of the sacroiliac injection
- Examination and Consultation: The doctor conducts a thorough medical history and physical examination and discusses the exact details of the procedure with the patient.
- Preparation: The patient is asked to lie in a comfortable position, usually on their stomach. The skin at the injection site is sterilized and numbed.
- Procedure: Using imaging techniques such as fluoroscopy (X-ray) or ultrasound, a needle is inserted near the sacroiliac joint. Once the needle is correctly placed, the local anesthetic along with a steroid is injected.
- Duration of the Procedure: The entire process usually takes about 15 to 30 minutes.
What you need to consider before the sacroiliac injection.
- Health issues: Inform the doctor about existing health problems, especially allergies, blood clotting disorders, or chronic diseases.
- Medications: Inform the doctor about which medications you are taking, especially blood thinners or medications that could affect blood clotting.
- Fasting: Follow the doctor's instructions regarding eating and drinking before the procedure.
- Companion: Arrange for a companion who can take you home after the procedure.
Debriefing and Consultation
After the sacroiliac injection, the doctor will discuss the results and your reaction to the treatment. The doctor will assess whether further injections are necessary and how they can be integrated into the overall treatment plan. Additional recommendations may include physiotherapy measures, specific exercises, or adjustments in daily life to optimize the results.
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