Corticosteroid injection of the sacroiliac joint in patients with seronegative spondylarthropathy.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

We report our experience with the use of corticosteroid injections into the sacroiliac joint in the treatment of patients with seronegative spondylarthropathy.

METHODS:

We performed 42 injections, constituting 24 procedures in 22 patients (2 patients had the procedure performed twice).

RESULTS:

The response was considered very good or good in 19 of 24 procedures (79.2%) and 34 of 42 joints (81%). Improvement persisted in 14 patients after a mean +/- SD followup time of 9.6 +/- 4.2 months.

CONCLUSION:

This technique appears to be safe, easy to apply into ambulatory patients, and quite effective.

• Authors: Y Maugars, C Mathis, P Vilon, A Prost
• Journal: Arthritis and rheumatism (Arthritis Rheum) Vol. 35 Issue 5 Pg. 564-8 (May 1992) ISSN: 0004-3591 [Print] United States
• PMID: 1575790 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Adrenal Cortex Hormones

Topics

• Adolescent
• Adrenal Cortex Hormones (administration & dosage)
• Adult
• Female
• Follow-Up Studies
• Humans
• Injections
• Joint Diseases (blood)
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Sacroiliac Joint
• Spinal Diseases (blood)