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Osteitis Condensans Ilii: A Case Report
Samiksha D Lokhande1, Nareshkumar Dhaniwala1
1Orthopedic Surgery, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.
Cureus
|November 29, 2023
Summary
Osteitis condensans ilii (OCI) is a rare, non-inflammatory condition affecting the sacroiliac joints, primarily in women. This case report highlights OCI as a potential cause of chronic back pain, managed effectively with medication and exercise.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology
- Radiology
- Orthopedics
Background:
- Osteitis condensans ilii (OCI), also known as hyperostosis triangularis ilii, is a rare, benign sclerotic disorder of the iliac bone.
- It is characterized by iliac fibrosis and typically affects the sacroiliac joints, often presenting incidentally.
- While generally non-inflammatory and self-limiting, OCI can be associated with chronic lower back pain, particularly in females.
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