title: An algorithm for the evaluation and treatment of sacroiliac joint dysfunction.
abstract: Approximately 90 percent of adults experience an episode of low back pain in their lifetime. Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) dysfunction has been shown to cause approximately 13-30 percent of LBP in the adult population. SIJ fusion is becoming an increasingly popular treatment alternative for SIJ dysfunction. This paper presents a literature-based algorithm to assist the clinician in the evaluation and treatment of patients with suspected SIJ dysfunction.
authors.forename: Samuel W
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Carlson
authors.forename: Sean
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Magee
authors.forename: Walter O
authors.initials: WO
authors.lastname: Carlson
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000465:Algorithms; D006801:Humans; D007270:Injections, Intra-Articular; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D017116:Low Back Pain / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D010808:Physical Examination; D012446:Sacroiliac Joint / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D013123:Spinal Fusion