Sacroiliac Joint Injections

BACKGROUND

  • The sacroiliac joints are located where the base of the spine and back of the pelvis bones meet.

  • This procedure is performed to relieve pain caused by sacroiliac joint dysfunction.

PROCEDURE

  • Sometimes this injection is done with a local anesthetic for diagnostic purposes.

  • Other times a long-lasting steroid (cortisone-like medication) is injected into the sacroiliac joint to help decrease inflammation and swelling of tissue in the joint space.

  • Patients may experience reduced pain for days to several months after the injection.