Diagnosis of SI Joint Instability and Dysfunction

Taking the correct steps for diagnosis

Before planning the procedure, the sacroiliac joint must be clearly identified as the principal source of pain. Due to mechanical or radicular symptoms, the SI joint can also mimic conditions in the lumbar spine and/or the hip joints. The reverse is also true. Treatment of pathological findings may therefore include the following steps to determine the SI joint is the source of pain and to also determine if LinQ™ is a viable option for treatment.

Considered the Gold Standard for Diagnosing SI Joint Pain

SI joint injections typically include a numbing medication (e.g., Novocain) and a steroid (e.g., Cortisone) injected into the SI joint. If the injection alleviates your pain right away (at least 75% of your pain), then this tells your doctor that the SI joint is most likely the source of your pain.

These injections are typically done with the help of an x-ray to make sure that the injection is going into your SI joints.

Medicare/Local Coverage Determination typically requires two injections that present 25% relief.