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The sacroiliac (SI) joint is a complex, synovial, diarthrodial joint that transmits forces from the pelvis to the spine and allows 2–4° of movement in the sagittal plane.
Receives innervation from the lumbosacral nerve roots.
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Giannoudis, P.V., Xypnitos, F.N., Kanakaris, N.K. (2011). Sacroiliac Joint Fusion. In: Giannoudis, P. (eds) Practical Procedures in Elective Orthopaedic Surgery. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-85729-814-0_4
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