Paininthesacroiliacjoint

Abstract

Pain originating in the sacroiliac joint (SIJ) is one of the potential causes of axial low back pain. A quarter of low back pain cases can be associated with the SIJ damage. The review presents the causes and current clinical data associated with the SIJ dysfunction, describes specific (provocation) tests used to detect the SIJ syndrome. Diagnostic tests and their effectiveness for differential diagnosis are described. The methods of instrumental diagnostics, conservative treatment, including manual therapy, and interventional options for treating patients with pain in the SIJ zone are described in detail.