Sacroiliac Joint (SI) Injections Specialist in Plano, TX

A sacroiliac (SI) joint injection—also called a sacroiliac joint block—is a type of injection that administers medication to an injured, damaged or otherwise painful sacroiliac joint. The sacroiliac joint is the large joint that connects the sacrum and ilium bones of the pelvis. SI injections are primarily used to diagnose or treat low back pain and sciatica symptoms associated with dysfunction of the sacroiliac joint.

Sacroiliac joint injections help in two main ways: in diagnosing the source of a patient’s pain, and in providing therapeutic relief for the pain. Although the two are often combined into one injection, in some cases these are separate and a patient will undergo a purely therapeutic or diagnostic injection.

• Diagnostic — A diagnostic SI joint injection is used to confirm a suspected case of sacroiliac joint dysfunction by numbing the sacroiliac joint with a local anesthetic such as lidocaine. To ensure the injection is accurate, it is performed under fluoroscopy (x-ray guidance). Once the needle has entered the sacroiliac joint, a special dye is injected into the joint to provide contrast and to ensure proper needle placement and spread of medication. After the location of the injection is confirmed accurately, the numbing medication is then administered to the joint.

• Therapeutic — A therapeutic SI joint injection is performed to provide relief of pain associated with dysfunction of the sacroiliac joint. The injection is performed using the same technique as a diagnostic SI joint injection, but an anti-inflammatory medication (corticosteroid) is included in the injection; this provides pain relief by reducing inflammation and swelling within the SI joint.

There are many benefits that sacroiliac joint injections provide, including the following:

• Diagnose the Source of Pain — Injecting a local anesthetic can help pinpoint if the pain starts in the sacroiliac joint, allowing an accurate treatment plan to be developed.

• Help Reduce Pain — Injecting a corticosteroid in the SI joint may help reduce pain and can provide long-term relief in some cases.

• Minimally Invasive Procedure — Sacroiliac joint injections are non-surgical and do not come with long recovery times or dangerous risks of surgery, sometimes providing patients a better alternative to surgery.

Candidates for sacroiliac joint injections include those who:

• Have not found relief from other treatments
• Have pain in the SI joint
• Are in good overall health
• Are not allergic to the medications used in the injections
• Have limited mobility or range of motion
• Have realistic expectations about the procedure

The best way to determine candidacy for sacroiliac joint injections is to receive a consultation from a qualified pain management specialist.

Call us today to book an appointment for sacroiliac joint injections, or visit our clinic conveniently located at Plano, TX. We look forward to serving you! We serve patients from Plano TX, McKinney TX, Richardson TX, Frisco TX, Allen TX, Addison TX, Carrollton TX, and BEYOND!