University of New Mexico
This study will compare two different corticosteroids (dexamethasone and methylprednisolone) for use in sacroiliac joint injections to treat SI joint pain.
Patients who are screened for inclusion will be randomized into one of two groups; dexamethasone or methylprednisolone. Patients will report their pain immediately after the procedure to confirm the diagnosis of sacroiliac joint pain, then be followed for three months to compare the efficacy and safety of the two medications.
Inclusion Criteria: * Aged \>18, capable of understanding and providing consent in English, capable of complying with the outcome instruments used, capable of attending all planned follow up visits * Unilateral low back/buttocks pain of at least 2 weeks. * Patient reported 7 day average of numeric pain rating score (NPRS) low back/buttocks pain of at least 5/10 at baseline evaluation * Clinical diagnosis of sacroiliac joint pain as diagnosed by a board certified Physiatrist including history of low back/buttocks pain and at least 2 positive physical exam findings (including positive fortin fi…
This is a non-particulate steroid commonly used to treat SI joint pain.
This is a particulate steroid commonly used to treat SI joint pain.
Lidocaine is a local anesthetic used in SI joint injection procedures to numb the procedure site and helps to confirm SI joint dysfunction when injected with the steroid medication into the SI joint.
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