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ReviewSkeletal radiology2025

Sacroiliac joint dysfunction: anatomy, pathophysiology, differential diagnosis, and treatment approaches.

Leah E Waldman, Isabela Maluli, Charles N Moon, Matthew Skalski, George R Matcuk

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Review in Skeletal radiology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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5 citing papers in PubMed.

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  4. [Effect of sacrum-stabilized iliac traction on the stress and displacement of sacroiliac joint and iliolumbar ligament].Sheng wu yi xue gong cheng xue za zhi = Journal of biomedical engineering = Shengwu yixue gongchengxue zazhi · 2026
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5 authors.

Leah E WaldmanDepartment of Radiology, Duke University Medical Center, Box 3808 DUMC, Durham, NC, 27710, USA. L.Waldman720@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9100-3482
Isabela MaluliDuke University, Durham, NC, USA.
Charles N MoonDepartment of Orthopedics, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
Matthew SkalskiDepartment of Radiology, Palmer College of Chiropractic-West Campus, San Jose, CA, USA.
George R MatcukDepartment of Imaging, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The sacroiliac joints (SIJ) play a pivotal role in pelvic stability and load transmission. SIJ-related disorders can pose a diagnostic challenge because of complex anatomy, non-specific imaging findings, and overlapping symptomatology with other lower back conditions. Broadly, SIJ pathology can be divided into the following categories: infectious, inflammatory, degenerative, mechanical, traumatic, and neoplastic. On the spectrum of mechanical disorders is the entity of SIJ dysfunction, defined as pain localized to the SIJ due to non-inflammatory causes. This paper aims to enhance the understanding of SIJ dysfunction by exploring SIJ anatomy, pathophysiology, and differential diagnosis for SIJ pain. Etiologies, associations, and diagnostic physical examination maneuvers for SIJ dysfunction are reviewed. We will discuss the role of diagnostic imaging in SIJ dysfunction and propose imaging findings which may indicate the diagnosis. Finally, we will discuss therapeutic strategies to treat SIJ dysfunction. By delving into the complexities of SIJ anatomy and pathophysiology, this paper provides valuable discernment for the diagnosis and management of SIJ-related disorders.

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Joint DiseasesSacroiliac JointDiagnosis, DifferentialHumansAnatomyArthrodesisSacroiliac jointSacroiliac joint dysfunctionSacroiliitis

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