Abstract
The sacroiliac joint (SIJ) is the largest axial joint in the human body. It is a unique joint, with significantly decreased and unconventional motion compared to other synovial joints. Along with its curved shape, these characteristics make it a difficult joint to study. It is an important source of chronic low back pain, which is the leading cause of disability in the United States [1–3]. An estimated 15–25 % of low back pain patients may have SIJ pain as the cause of their symptoms. Furthermore, according to several sources, this figure may be an underestimate [4–10]. The anatomy and physiology of SIJs are unique, which makes accurate diagnosis and management very challenging.
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Gilligan, C., Malik, O.S., Hirsch, J.A. (2017). Radiofrequency Ablation for Sacroiliac Joint Pain. In: Marcia, S., Saba, L. (eds) Radiofrequency Treatments on the Spine. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-41462-1_8
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