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The purpose of sacroiliac joint injections is to alleviate a patient’s pain in sacroiliac joints. This type of injection also serves to confirm that the source of the pain is a sacroiliac joint. In some cases, the sacroiliac joint can be the source of pain in the lower lumbar area and the pelvis.
Prior to any procedure, patients complete a medical record to clearly indicate the site and path of their pain.
Then they are interviewed and examined by the physiatrist in charge before proceeding with an injection. During the procedure, patients are settled comfortably on their stomach with the help of a radiology technologist.
After carefully disinfecting the skin, a local anesthetic is applied to the skin to ensure greater comfort. Sacroiliac joint injections are performed with state-of-the-art, specialized radiological equipment using X-rays to view spine structures and allow the physiatrist to position the injection needle very precisely and safely during the procedure.
A small quantity of colorant (iodine) is used to enhance the needle’s location. Then, an anti-inflammatory (cortisone) and anesthetic (Xylocaine) solution is injected.
Once the procedure is over, patients are taken to an observation room for fifteen minutes to make sure that there are no allergic reactions.
To reduce risks of complications, certain precautions are advised :