Longer-lasting relief for confirmed sacroiliac joint pain.
What it is
Once diagnostic injections and lateral branch blocks have confirmed the joint, radiofrequency energy interrupts the small nerves carrying its pain signal.
What we use it for
- Confirmed sacroiliac joint pain
- Persistent one-sided low back pain after lumbar fusion
- Post-traumatic sacroiliac pain after a fall
What to expect
- 30 to 45 minutes under fluoroscopy.
- Soreness for one to two weeks is expected.
- Benefit typically begins at two to three weeks and lasts many months.
- A driver is required.
Risks
Every procedure carries a small risk of bleeding, infection, an allergic reaction, or a temporary increase in pain. Steroid can raise blood sugar for several days, which matters if you are diabetic. Serious complications are rare, and the specific risks for your procedure and your health will be discussed before you consent to anything.
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Common questions
Why is the sacroiliac joint so often the answer after fusion?
A fused lumbar segment does not move, so the load transfers to the joints below it. New one-sided low back pain after fusion is frequently sacroiliac.
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