Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Dysfunction Treatment

The sacroiliac joints connect the hip bones to the base of the spine and act as shock absorbers between the upper body and the pelvis, experiencing significant stress throughout life. This is particularly true if you play sports or engage in a physically strenuous career. These joints move very little, but can still be a significant source of pain. Dr. Sina Rajamand offers sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction treatment at Saint Mary’s Brain and Spine Surgery in Reno.
Sacroiliac joint dysfunction can be caused by:

Too much movement or instability
Too little movement and fixation

Radiating pain to various areas can result, often feeling like sciatica pain. SI joint pain is often misdiagnosed as sciatica pain. Stiffness and instability may occur in the groin, hips, legs, and lower back. Physical tests, along with advanced imaging and a sacroiliac joint injection, can assist Dr. Rajamand in diagnosing sacroiliac joint dysfunction.

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Reno SI Joint Treatment

Once an accurate diagnosis is made, then Dr. Rajamand can recommend the best treatment options. Most cases of SI joint pain are relieved with non-surgical solutions. Ice and heat, rest, physical therapy, NSAIDs, and over-the-counter pain medications can relieve many cases of SI joint pain. In some instances, a sacroiliac joint injection may help pinpoint and alleviate the pain. These conservative measures are typically combined.

If non-surgical treatments are not effective, Dr. Rajamand can perform surgery to correct the problem. The surgical solution for sacroiliac joint dysfunction is called a sacroiliac joint fusion. In this procedure, Dr. Rajamand fuses together the ilium and sacrum, effectively joining the SI joint to prevent any movement.

This can be done using minimally-invasive surgical techniques that lower risks and speed recovery for patients. Dr. Rajamand specializes in these techniques because of how they benefit his patients. Contact Dr. Rajamand for a consultation. Call our office at Saint Mary’s Brain and Spine in Reno today.

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