16 Questions
What is the most common musculoskeletal cause of pain in the pelvic area?
Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
Which test is NOT part of the diagnostic rule for sacroiliac joint dysfunctions?
Hip adduction test
What are clients with sacroiliac joint pain unlikely to present compared to those with radiculopathy?
Sciatica
Where is the localized tenderness typically found in clients with sacroiliac joint dysfunctions?
3 to 5 cm from the posterior superior iliac spine
What distinguishes clients with sacroiliac joint pain from those with hip pain?
Painful limitation of hip adduction
How often do sacroiliac joint dysfunctions account for lower back pain in clients?
10% to 38%
What is a common differential diagnosis in sacroiliac joint pain and dysfunction?
Inflammatory arthritis
Which condition is characterized by pain symptoms improving with activity and morning stiffness lasting over 45 minutes?
Sacroiliitis
What differentiates Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) from Osteoarthritis (OA) in the sacroiliac joint?
Erosion of the articular surfaces in RA
What is a less common type of inflammatory arthritis leading to SIJ pain in clients with Rheumatoid arthritis?
Sacroiliitis
Which condition is characterized by ligamentous ossification and progressive joint fusion in the sacroiliac joint?
Ankylosing Spondylitis
What must be ruled out in clients with SIJ pain and dysfunction besides hip and lumbar spine pathologies?
Stress fracture of the sacrum
What are common conservative medical management options for SIJ pain?
$5(2)$ weeks of NSAID medication and SIJ belt
Which feature helps differentiate Ankylosing Spondylitis from Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis in the sacroiliac joint?
$Ligamentous$ ossification and fusion
What radiological features indicate the presence of uric acid crystals around the sacroiliac joint in Gout?
Bony erosive changes
Apart from physiotherapy, what other common medical management option is used for SIJ pain?
Radiofrequency nerve ablation
Learn about the common musculoskeletal cause of pain in the pelvic area: sacroiliac joint dysfunction. Understand the prevalence of SIJ pain and how it can be often overlooked or under-diagnosed.
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