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ReviewSkeletal radiology2026

Imaging findings of sacroiliac joint degeneration are prevalent in asymptomatic adults: a systemic review and meta-analysis.

Marianne T Luetmer, Sherief Ghozy, Omar Fayez, Seyed Behnam Jazayeri, David F Kallmes, Christin A Tiegs-Heiden

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Marianne T LuetmerDepartments of Neurology and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4305-5514
Sherief GhozyTransitional Year Program, University of Central Florida College of Medicine, HCA GME Consortium, Ocala, FL, USA.
Omar FayezFaculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt.
Seyed Behnam JazayeriDepartment of Neuroscience, Comprehensive Stroke Center, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA.
David F KallmesDepartment of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA.
Christin A Tiegs-HeidenDepartment of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA. tiegsheiden.christin@mayo.edu.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3794-6003

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Abstract

objectiveThe purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence of imaging findings of sacroiliac joint (SIJ) degeneration in asymptomatic adults. MATERIALS AND

methodsAll studies reporting the prevalence of cross-sectional imaging findings of SIJ degeneration in asymptomatic adults through May 2026 were included. Pooled prevalence and 95% confidence intervals were calculated using a random-effects model. Heterogeneity was assessed with I

resultsSeventeen studies (3873 patients) were included. Any feature of degeneration was observed in 71.1% of patients (95% CI [25.8, 94.6]) with significant heterogeneity among studies (I

conclusionOur study reveals a high prevalence of imaging findings related to SIJ degeneration in asymptomatic adults, which may have a connection with age in several findings. These findings emphasize the importance of correlating imaging with clinical symptoms and physical examination findings in the evaluation of low back pain. Findings should be interpreted with caution because confidence intervals were wide and between-study heterogeneity was high, reflecting differences in imaging modality, lesion definitions, and patient categorization.

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Degenerative arthritisImagingLow back painSacroiliac joint

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