Sacroiliac Joint (SI Joint) Injection
SI injections can be used to reduce pain from the sacroiliac joint. A specialized xray called a fluoroscope is used to visualize the joint allowing the doctor to place a needle and direct medication to the target area.
What to know before the procedure:
- We do not use general sedation. Topical and injected anesthetics are used to numb the area being treated and is added through the procedure as needed.
- Please have a driver, as you may experience temporary numbness or weakness following the injection.
- Please call if you are on any blood thinning agents, as certain medications need to be stopped prior to injections.
- You do not need to be fasting. We encourage you to eat a light meal or snack prior to the procedure.
- Injected medications may include anesthetic type medications (lidocaine, Marcaine), corticosteroid (Depo-Medrol, Celestone) and contrast dye. If you have known ALLERGIES to any of these medications, please notify the
office at least five days prior to the scheduled appointment for special instructions.
Post injection instructions:
- You do not have specific limitation following the procedure, but we generally recommend you take it easy for the first few days.
- Ice is recommended for any post-procedural pain.
- Normal activity can be resumed when tolerated.
