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Sacroiliac Joint Interventions

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Essentials of Interventional Techniques in Managing Chronic Pain

Abstract

The sacroiliac joint is a common source of chronic low back pain. Presently, a universally accepted diagnostic test does not exist. Additionally, limitations in history, physical examination, and radiographic testing make the diagnosis difficult. Sacroiliac joint injections are the best diagnostic tool. Unfortunately, the pain related to the sacroiliac joint is not always adequately treated by intraarticular injections. Radiofrequency lesioning of the posterior nerve supply to the joint has emerged as an option for chronic refractory cases. We aim to review diagnosis and provide interventional technique guidance to treat this disorder.

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  1. Spine Institute of North America, East Windsor, NJ, USA

    Samir Jani

  2. Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA

    Thomas T. Simopoulos

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    Laxmaiah Manchikanti

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    Alan D. Kaye

  3. Mid Atlantic Spine and Pain Physicians, Newark, Delaware

    Frank J.E. Falco

  4. Service Line Chief of Interventional Radiology, Director of Interventional Neuroradiology, Chief of NeuroInterventional Spine Service, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

    Joshua A. Hirsch

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Jani, S., Simopoulos, T.T. (2018). Sacroiliac Joint Interventions. In: Manchikanti, L., Kaye, A., Falco, F., Hirsch, J. (eds) Essentials of Interventional Techniques in Managing Chronic Pain. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-60361-2_18

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