Sacroiliac injection



Sacroiliac injection

By Mayo Clinic staff
Original Article:  http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/medical/IM04755
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Sacroiliac injection

Illustration showing placement of sacroiliac injection

Corticosteroids can be injected directly into the sacroiliac joint to reduce inflammation and pain. In some cases, your doctor might inject an anesthetic into the joint to help confirm the diagnosis.
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