INTERVENTIONAL TREATMENT OF SACROILIAC JOINT DISEASE

C. Zini¹, G. Alenezi², F. Ventura³, M. Bonetti⁴ and L. Manfré⁵

¹UOC Radiology Florence 1, USL Central Tuscany, Florence;
²Musculoskeletal and spine intervention radiology Consultant, King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Buraidah, Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia;
³Minimal Invasive Spine Dept of Neurosurgery, Oncology Institute of the Mediterranean (IOM), Viagrande, Italy;
⁴Neuroradiology Department, Clinical Institute, City of Brescia, Brescia Italy;
⁵Head Dept, Minimal Invasive Spine Surgery, Department of Neurosurgery, Oncology Institute of the Mediterranean (IOM), Viagrande, Italy

Correspondence to:
Luigi Manfrè, MD
Minimal Invasive Spine Surgery,
Department of Neurosurgery,
Oncology Institute of the Mediterranean (IOM),
Viagrande, Italy
e-mail: lmanfre@icloud.com

Received:  14 August 2023 Accepted: 13 September 2023

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ABSTRACT

Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) disease is a common cause of lower back and buttock pain. It poses a significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenge due to its complex anatomy and varied clinical presentation. Interventional treatments have emerged as effective options for managing SIJ disease, offering potential pain relief and improved quality of life for patients. This comprehensive review explores the interventional treatment modalities available for sacroiliac joint disease, including diagnostic techniques, minimally invasive procedures, and emerging therapies. We delve into the evidence-based literature,
discuss the efficacy and safety profiles of these interventions, and highlight key considerations for their implementation. By examining the interventional armamentarium for SIJ disease, this review aims to provide clinicians and patients with a thorough understanding of the available options and inform decision-making in the management of this challenging condition.

KEYWORDS: sacroiliac joint, fixation, injection