Evaluation comes first
SI joint symptoms overlap with other conditions. History, a group of examination maneuvers, and selected image-guided diagnostic injections can inform evaluation. No single symptom or scan confirms the source.
Treatment considerations
Care may include exercise-based rehabilitation, medication, or selected injections. Radiofrequency treatment or minimally invasive fusion may be considered for appropriately selected patients after assessment of alternatives. Fusion is a surgical intervention with implant-related risks.
Questions for your clinician
- How confident are we about the pain source?
- What is the evidence for this option in my situation?
- What are the alternatives, limitations, and procedure-specific risks?
- What function do we expect to improve?
Availability and suitability are determined during clinical evaluation. This page describes options, not an individual treatment recommendation.
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