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Sacroiliac joint dysfunction: a long-term follow-up study.

R C Sasso1, R I Ahmad, J E Butler

  • 1Indianapolis Neurosurgical Group, Indiana University School of Medicine, 46260, USA.

Orthopedics
|May 31, 2001
PubMed
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Structured physical therapy offers long-term relief for most sacroiliac joint dysfunction patients. A small percentage may require further evaluation for persistent symptoms.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Physical Therapy
  • Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

  • Sacroiliac joint dysfunction is a common cause of low back pain.
  • Conservative management is often the first line of treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the long-term effectiveness of a structured physical therapy program for sacroiliac joint dysfunction.
  • To identify patient outcomes and satisfaction levels after physical therapy.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective evaluation of 69 patients with sacroiliac joint dysfunction.
  • Treatment with a standardized physical therapy program.
  • Long-term follow-up (minimum 2 years) using patient questionnaires administered by an independent reviewer.

Main Results:

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  • 95% of patients reported good or excellent outcomes.
  • Average patient age was 40 years, with 80% being women.
  • 5% of patients experienced fair or poor outcomes and remained symptomatic.

Conclusions:

  • A structured physical therapy program yields positive long-term results for the majority of patients with sacroiliac joint dysfunction.
  • A small subset of patients may not fully recover and could benefit from further investigation.
  • Physical therapy is an effective conservative treatment for sacroiliac joint dysfunction.