Sacroiliac joint dysfunction is a term used to describe the pain of the sacroiliac joint (SI joint). It is usually caused by abnormal motion (i.e. hyper- or hypo-mobile) or malalignment of the sacroiliac joint.

The variable patterns of pain referral observed may arise for several reasons, including the joint's complex innervation, sclerotomal pain referral, irritation of adjacent structures, and varying locations …

Analyzing pain diagrams of 50 patients who underwent fluoroscopy-guided SI joint injections, Slipman CW et al identified common referral patterns from the SI joint: These findings reveal the multifaceted …

Mar 1, 2000 · The diffuseness of the sacroiliac joint pain referral zones may arise for several reasons: (1) the joint's innervation is highly variable and complex; (2) pain may be referred in a sclerotomal …

Jul 25, 2025 · Discover the complex ways SI joint pain distributes throughout the body and its critical role in accurate diagnosis.

Purpose of investigation: To investigate the influence of the change in pelvic alignment during pregnancy on sacroiliac joint pain (SIJP).

The referral pain areas were the same in both groups, but the intensity maps showed differences in pain referral at the buttock in areas overlying the SIJ (100% of the responders vs 80% of the …

Using a pain diagram to map out the location of the pain is often very helpful in diagnosis. It can cause sharp, stabbing pain that starts in the hips and pelvis and radiates into the lower...

Jun 1, 2025 · Pain in the lower back, buttock, and hip region often leads to diagnostic confusion, given the overlapping referral patterns of the Hip Joint, sacroiliac joint (SIJ), and Lumbar Spine.

Background: The sacroiliac joint is a diarthrodial synovial joint with abundant innervation and capability of being a source of low back pain and referred pain in the lower extremity.