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Outcomes of Intra-articular Steroid Injection Via Ultrasound Guidance Versus Fluoroscopic Guidance in the Sacroiliac Joint in Patients With Sacroiliitis
Sponsor: Allied Hospital Faisalabad
Summary
Sacroiliitis is a common cause of low back and buttock pain. Intra-articular steroid injection of the sacroiliac joint can provide pain relief and functional improvement. This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the outcomes of ultrasound-guided versus fluoroscopic-guided sacroiliac joint steroid injections in patients with sacroiliitis. The study will evaluate procedural success, pain reduction, and functional improvement using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) at follow-up intervals.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 70 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
176
Start Date
2026-08-25
Completion Date
2026-10-25
Last Updated
2026-08-27
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Ultrasound-guided intra-articular steroid injection
Participants will receive intra-articular sacroiliac joint steroid injection under ultrasound guidance. A needle will be advanced under real-time ultrasound guidance to the sacroiliac joint, and 40 mg triamcinolone acetonide mixed with 1 mL 0.25% bupivacaine will be injected.
Locations (1)
Allied Hospital Faisalabad
Faisalābad, Punjab Province, Pakistan