Diagnostic blockade of sacroiliac joint in patients with pseudoradicular low back pai

Completed

• Conditions: Sacroiliac joint pain; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Dorsalgia

• Registration Number: ISRCTN91421011
• Lead Sponsor: VU University Medical Center, Department of Anesthesiology (Netherlands)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2006-01-27
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2015

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 63

Inclusion Criteria

1. Pseudoradicular character of pain
2. Pain below L5
3. Pain localized above sulcus sacralis
4. Unilateral pain
5. Age 18-70
6. Three or more positive provocation tests for sacroiliac joint pain
7. Patient has to speak Dutch
8. Informed consent is required

Exclusion Criteria

1. Allergy to iodine, lidocaine or corticosteroid
2. Pregnancy
3. General contraindications for invasive treatment
4. Appearance of a specific cause of low back pain (red flags)
5. Participation in another study

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified