SI Joint Injury
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SI Joint Injury Outlook
What to expect with a SI joint injury:
The outlook for sacroiliac injuries varies according to the severity of the injury.
Persistent pain is common after fractures of the sacrum or pelvis.
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SI Joint Injury Underlying Cause
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Coccyx contusion
Coccyx fracture
Pelvic fracture
Sacrococcygeal injury
Back injury
Coccyx injury
Sacrum injury
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Last Updated: Jul 29, 2008
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SI Joint Injury References:
Borrelli J Jr, Koval KJ, Helfet DL. Operative stabilization of fracture dislocations of the sacroiliac joint. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1996 Aug;(329):141-6.
Major NM, Helms CA. Pelvic stress injuries: the relationship between osteitis pubis (symphysis pubis stress injury) and sacroiliac abnormalities in athletes. Skeletal Radiol. 1997 Dec;26(12):711-7.
Stevens KJ, Preston BJ, Hahn DM.Bilateral fracture dislocation of the sacroiliac joint. Skeletal Radiol. 1997 Sep;26(9):556-8.
Wright V, Zelle BA, Prayson M. Bilateral sacroiliac joint dislocation without associated fracture or anterior pelvic ring injuries. J Orthop Trauma. 2004 Oct;18(9):634-7.
