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151-44 82nd St. Howard Beach, N.Y. 11414
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Glenn Lee Goldstein, D.O.
Diplomate, American Academy of Pain Management
Call 718-233-1028
Sacroiliac Joint Block
SACROILIAC JOINT BLOCK or "injection" is a procedure that is very
commonly used to both diagnose and treat disorders of the sacroiliac
joint. The joint lays deep underneath the upper buttock area on both
sides and fluoroscopy (real time multi-angle Xray), CT scan, or
Ultrasound is used to guide the needle into the joint. This is a simple,
safe and effective way to diagnose and treat many disorders of
these joints.
HOW DOES IT HELP?
The joint is injected with a solution containing a class of anti-
inflammatory medication such as a long acting cortisone preparation,
and local anesthetic. This will decrease inflammation in the joints
and allow healing to occur.
HOW LONG CAN I EXPECT RELIEF FOR?
In many cases, as when there is inflammation of the joint from a
fall or sprain of the joint, the relief after one or two injections may
be permanent. In other conditions such as sacroiliac joint arthritis
the relief may be temporary. If there is a high degree of temporary
relief from the injections but pain continues to reoccur then
SACROILIAC JOINT RADIOFREQUENCY ABLATION may be used
for long term relief.