Exam time: 40-60 minutes
Most exams require patient to remain at CAI 30 minutes post-procedure.
Irritation in
the sacroiliac joint in the pelvis, can lead to obscure
low back pain and deep buttock pain. A diagnostic and therapeutic
injection into the sacroiliac joint can identify the source of the
irritation while it delivers anti-inflammatory steroid medication
for short-term or long-term pain relief.
Preparation/Restrictions:
- Stop blood thinners 4-5 days in advance; stop pain medication
8 hours in advance
- Patient should bring previous films
- Patient will need a driver
Side Effects:
Side effects of the steroid medications--which affect only 5% of patients
and disappear within 1-3 days--include facial flushing, insomnia,
occasional low grade fever, and increase in blood sugar. |
