SI Joint Injections

A sacroiliac (SI) joint injection, or a sacroiliac joint block, is primarily used to either diagnose or treat pain over the superior part of the buttock that may radiate to one or both sides down the body. This pain is more prevalent in females, particularly those who have given birth, as childbirth can cause chronic pain in the pelvic joints.

Chronic pain from the sacroiliac joint can result in one leg being weaker than the other, and can, over time, cause changes in your gait (abnormal walking) from one leg being weaker or even shorter. Come see one of the physicians at Kansas Pain Management if this pain is worse when sitting or starts interfering with your daily activities of living.

How Does It Work?

A diagnostic SI joint injection is used to confirm a suspected diagnosis of sacroiliac joint dysfunction. This is done by numbing the sacroiliac joint with local anesthetic. The injection is performed under live X-ray guidance, or fluoroscopy, for accuracy. Once the needle has entered the sacroiliac joint, contrast dye is injected to ensure proper needle placement and spread of medication. The anti-inflammatory steroid medication is then injected into the joint.

What Conditions Can This Treat?

Chronic pain after childbirth/pregnancy
Work related injury
Trauma (fall, motor vehicle accident)
Sports related injury
Repetitive microtrauma
Pain from prior hip or spine surgery

Treatment Offered By Kansas Pain Management

Kansas Pain Management offers a comprehensive pain treatment plan that is tailored to each patient’s specific needs. The first step is a thorough evaluation, which includes a medical history, physical examination, and diagnostic testing, if necessary.
Treatment options may include medications, physical therapy, injections, or surgery, depending on the underlying cause of the pain.

Kansas Pain Management also offers a range of minimally invasive procedures to help alleviate pain and restore function. With board-certified and fellowship-trained physicians, Kansas Pain Management is committed to providing the highest quality care for patients suffering from pain. You can book an appointment with us at Overland Park, Lawrence, Leavenworth/Lansing, Roeland Park, etc. We also serve nearby locations like Ottawa, Missouri, Topeka, Belton, Manhattan, Lee’s Summit, Johnson County & Kansas areas.