How is Sacroiliac Joint Pain Diagnosed?
Generally, the process of exclusion is employed to diagnose dysfunction of the sacroiliac joint. For instance, if after an examination it is determined that a lumbar spinal condition is not responsible for the pain, it is then diagnosed that SI joint syndrome is the cause of the pain. Although some tests are done to aid the diagnosis, but the results are ambiguous, as it has been seen that any back condition may be responsible for the pain. Usually, an anesthetic injection is administered directly into the sacroiliac joint, using fluoroscopy. If it is found that the pain diminishes, then it becomes obvious that the SI joint is responsible. Although, there can be ambiguity involved in this procedure too, as the anesthetic could affect a nerve that is not connected to the sacroiliac joint, and relieve the pain in the area. This is the main problem about diagnosing this condition. However, most experienced medical practitioners can diagnose it accurately via the process of exclusion. What
