Sacroiliac joint blocks

This technique involves injecting a medication (local anaesthetic or corticoid) into the joint between the sacrum (the end of the spine) and the iliac shovels (pelvic bones) to treat mechanical pain of this origin.

Arthritis or osteoarthritis of the joint itself.

This is a not very painful technique, but a little bit uncomfortable. Long needles directed by ultrasound or X-ray are used to locate the injection site. Always under local anaesthesia.

It usually takes around 20 minutes. If performed in the operating room, a venous line could be channelled for light sedation.

• Inform us if you are pregnant
• We will indicate if you need to suspend any medication temporarily as well as previous hours of fasting.

Yes, it is necessary that someone goes with you from the clinic to your home.

Physical therapy to make injections more effective.

Occasionally, a temporary pain.