Risk Factors for Sacroiliac Joint Pain:
There are numerous risk factors that may predispose one to gradually developing sacroiliac joint pain. Risk factors that may increase stress on the SI joint include the following:
Specifically, risk factors for sacral fractures include the following:
Risk factors for joint infection include the following:
Risk factors for metabolic bone diseases including osteoporosis, Paget’s disease, and osteodystrophy include the following:
References:
1. Cohen SP. Sacroiliac joint pain: a comprehensive review of anatomy, diagnosis, and treatment. Anesth Analg. Nov 2005;101(5):1440-1453.
2. Goodman, C. & Snyder, T. (2007). Differential Diagnosis for Physical Therapists: Screening for Referral. St. Louis, Missouri: Saunders Elsevier.
- True leg length discrepancy
- Gait abnormalities
- Prolonged vigorous exercise
- Scoliosis
- Spinal fusion to the sacrum
Specifically, risk factors for sacral fractures include the following:
- Osteoporosis
- Paget’s disease
- Female gender
- Athletes, military personnel (overuse, overtraining, improper footwear or training surface)
- Athletic pregnant or postpartum women
- Pelvic radiation
- Lumbar-sacral fusion
- Osteomyelitis
- Multiple myeloma
- Trauma (motor vehicle accident, fall, assult)
- Prolonged use of corticosteroids
Risk factors for joint infection include the following:
- Trauma
- Endocarditis
- Intravenous drug use
- Immunosuppression
Risk factors for metabolic bone diseases including osteoporosis, Paget’s disease, and osteodystrophy include the following:
- Women
- Age 65 and older
- Weight less than or equal to 125 pounds
- Positive family history
References:
1. Cohen SP. Sacroiliac joint pain: a comprehensive review of anatomy, diagnosis, and treatment. Anesth Analg. Nov 2005;101(5):1440-1453.
2. Goodman, C. & Snyder, T. (2007). Differential Diagnosis for Physical Therapists: Screening for Referral. St. Louis, Missouri: Saunders Elsevier.