Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
Ana Lipson MD
Central Florida Pain Management, Winter Haven Florida
863-293-4800
Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
Description:
The sacroiliac joint connects the sacrum and the right and left iliac bones. We often find that patients struggling with lower back pain may actually be suffering from Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction. In addition to lower back pain patients may complain of pain in the buttocks, thigh, down the back of one or both legs, and complain of difficulty sitting or standing for long periods of time.
Symptoms of Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction:
- Lower Back Pain
- Buttocks Pain
- Thigh Pain
- Pain Down the Back of Leg
- Difficulty Sitting in One Place for Too Long
Causes:
- Injury
- Direct Fall
- Motor Vehicle
- Pelvic Injury
- Abnormalities of the pelvic bone
- Childbirth
- Multiple pregnancies
Diagnosis:
- History and Physical
- X-ray of the sacroiliac joint
Treatments:
- Physical therapy
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories
- Procedures including:
- Sacroiliac steroid injections
- Radio-frequency ablation
- Surgery – Sacroiliac Fusion
Success in treatment varies from patient to patient. In young patients treatment can be a permanent resolution to the problem. In older patients, suffering for a long time, ongoing pain management may be required.
Contact Dr. Ana Lipson today, your pain free life is waiting!
Central Florida Pain Management
410 First Street South
Winter Haven, Florida 33880
863-293-4800
http://www.analipsonmd.com
Ana Lipson MD
Central Florida Pain Management
Winter Haven Florida
Ana Lipson MD, Central Florida Pain Management 