{"product_id":"2940154064641","title":"Sacroliitis (Sacroiliac Arthritis), A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eSacroiliitis is a medical disorder of any inflammation in the sacroiliac joint located where the lower spine and pelvis are connected.\u003cbr\u003eSacroiliitis is often found as part of a feature of inflammatory disorders of the spinal column.\u003cbr\u003eConsidered as a group, these disorders are termed a \"spondyloarthropathy\" and have disorders such as ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, and reactive arthritis, among others.\u003cbr\u003eSacroiliitis may also be a disorder of other types of arthritis, such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, or osteoarthritis.\u003cbr\u003eSacroiliitis can produce pain in the buttocks or lower back, and can radiate down one or both legs\u003cbr\u003eProlonged standing or stair climbing can make the pain worse.\u003cbr\u003eCauses:\u003cbr\u003e1. Spondyloarthropathy\u003cbr\u003eThis group of inflammatory bone disorders consisting of ankylosing spondylitis, arthritis linked with psoriasis, and other rheumatologic diseases, such as lupus can cause sacroiliitis\u003cbr\u003e2. Arthritis\u003cbr\u003eAny wear-and-tear arthritis (osteoarthritis) can occur in sacroiliac joints.\u003cbr\u003e3. Traumatic injury\u003cbr\u003eA sudden impact, such as a motor vehicle accident or a fall, can injure the sacroiliac joints.\u003cbr\u003e4. Pregnancy\u003cbr\u003eThe sacroiliac joints must loosen and stretch to provide room for childbirth.\u003cbr\u003e5. Infection of the sacroiliac joint\u003cbr\u003eIn rare cases, the sacroiliac joint can become infected.\u003cbr\u003ea. Osteomyelitis (infection of the bone) can occur in other bones and spread to the sacro-iliac joint\u003cbr\u003eb. Urinary tract infection due to its proximity to the sacroiliac joint can spread to the joints.\u003cbr\u003ec. Endocarditis (infection of the heart valves) may also pass an infected blood clot through the blood to the sacroiliac joint\u003cbr\u003ed. IV drug use or drug addiction\u003cbr\u003eSymptoms\u003cbr\u003ePain and stiffness in the lower back, thighs or buttocks, particularly in the morning or when sitting for a long duration of time\u003cbr\u003ePain that worsens with walking because the swinging movement of the hips stretches and strains the sacroiliac joints\u003cbr\u003eDiagnosis\u003cbr\u003eThe medical history and physical examination are important to arriving at an accurate medical diagnosis and plan of treatment.\u003cbr\u003eCT and MRI scan may be done to better reveal the adequacy of the spinal canal and surrounding structures.\u003cbr\u003eCT scan may also have myelography, which requires an x-ray contrast dye injected into the spinal column to show issues such as a bulging disc or bone spur pressing on the spinal cord or nerves.\u003cbr\u003eIf such an anesthetic injection into the sacroiliac joint stops the pain, it is likely that the cause is in the sacroiliac joint.\u003cbr\u003eTreatment\u003cbr\u003eTreatment is dependent on the signs and symptoms, and the cause of the sacroiliitis.\u003cbr\u003eIn most patients rest, anti-inflammatory medicine, and physical therapy relieve symptomology.\u003cbr\u003ePhysical therapy should direct on mobilization (exercise and manipulation by the therapist), and stabilization (muscle strengthening).\u003cbr\u003ePain relievers\u003cbr\u003eIf over-the-counter pain medicines do not provide adequate relief, the doctor may prescribe stronger types of these drugs.\u003cbr\u003eMuscle relaxants.\u003cbr\u003eMedicines such as cyclobenzaprine (Amrix, Fexmid) might help decrease the muscle spasms often linked with sacroiliitis.\u003cbr\u003eTumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors\u003cbr\u003eThese medicines block a cell protein (cytokine) that works as an inflammatory agent.\u003cbr\u003e1. Etanercept (Enbrel),\u003cbr\u003e2. Infliximab (Remicade),\u003cbr\u003eBlocking the TNF cytokine may help decrease pain, stiffness and tender or swollen joints.\u003cbr\u003eThey often help alleviate symptoms of sacroiliitis that is also linked with ankylosing spondylitis.\u003cbr\u003eDisease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs).\u003cbr\u003eThese medicines are sulfasalazine and methotrexate.\u003cbr\u003eSacroiliac joint injections of steroid under fluoroscopic guidance\u003cbr\u003eSacroiliac joint fusion surgery and denervation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Sacroiliitis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 Cause\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 Symptoms\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 Diagnosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 Treatment\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 Prognosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 Lumbago\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8 Ankylosing Spondylosis\u003cbr\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47111697400048,"sku":"2940154064641","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940154064641_p0.jpg?v=1764067432","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940154064641","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}