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Sacroiliac joint injection (Lower back injections)

Description

Description

The sacroiliac joints connect the lower back to the pelvis. There is a joint on each side of the back. Inflammation, arthritis, and/or injury of this area can cause chronic back pain and pain in the legs. The patient is given a local anesthetic and using an x-ray for guidance a local anesthetic and steroid are injected into the area to reduce inflammation and pain.

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Common Complications

Common Complications

Pain at the site of injection. Infection, bleeding and worsening symptoms are possible. Rarely an allergic reaction to the anesthetic or steroid can occur.

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