Pain Management
Conditions
Keywords
chronic sacroilitis,radiofrequancy,intraarticular steroids injection
Brief summary
The sacroiliac joint is Located between the pelvis and base of the spine, the sacroiliac joints are strong, stable joints that allow for little movement. While these joints do not bend like a knuckle or knee, they are susceptible to degenerative arthritis. Sacroiliac joint pain is one of the most common causes of chronic low back pain, accounting for 10% to 27% of patients with chronic lower back pain. It is known to be caused by abnormal motion in this joint, namely, too much motion or too little motion. Patients with pain experience various degrees of pain in the low back, groin, buttock, or posterior thigh.
Detailed description
The pain starts when the Sacroiliac joint gets inflamed. There are several reasons it could happen. It could be hurt when playing sports or if fall down. Sometimes start hurting when the ligaments that hold the SI joint together are damaged, which may make the joint move abnormally. The pain associated with sacroiliitis most commonly occurs in the buttocks and lower back. It can also affect the legs, groin and even the feet.
Interventions
intraarticular radiofrequency + intraarticular methylprednisolone (30 mg)
intraarticular methylprednisolone (30 mg)
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* All patients must have chronic pain more than 6 months and have failed medical treatment.
Exclusion criteria
* Infection at the site of injection * Opioids addiction * Coagulopathy or another bleeding diathesis * Those who refuse to participate in the study * Ankylosing Spondylitis patients
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| pain intensity | up to 6 months | Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Patient Impression | up to 6 months | Patient Global Impression of Change Scale (PGIC) |
| Pain Disability | up to 6 months | Pain Disability Index ( PDI) |
Countries
Egypt