Pyogenic infections of the sacro-iliac joint. 1976

E J Dunn, and D M Bryan, and J T Nugent, and R A Robinson

In 3 cases of pyogenic infection of the sacro-iliac joint, the diagnosis was difficult. Limp, buttock pain and upper sciatica were the most common presenting symptoms. Differential limitation of hip motion, positive straight leg raising, a positive Gaenslen test and pain on pelvic compression were frequent fingings. Increased E.S.R., W.B.C. count and fever were seen in 2/3 cases. Plain and tomographic X-rays are often helpful but bone scan has been helpful in localizing early lesions. Treatment after early diagnosis may consist of antibiotics and immobilization alone while in the more chronic cases surgical drainage and debridement may be necessary.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D010019 Osteomyelitis INFLAMMATION of the bone as a result of infection. It may be caused by a variety of infectious agents, especially pyogenic (PUS - producing) BACTERIA. Osteomyelitides
D002648 Child A person 6 to 12 years of age. An individual 2 to 5 years old is CHILD, PRESCHOOL. Children
D003937 Diagnosis, Differential Determination of which one of two or more diseases or conditions a patient is suffering from by systematically comparing and contrasting results of diagnostic measures. Diagnoses, Differential,Differential Diagnoses,Differential Diagnosis
D005260 Female Females
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000293 Adolescent A person 13 to 18 years of age. Adolescence,Youth,Adolescents,Adolescents, Female,Adolescents, Male,Teenagers,Teens,Adolescent, Female,Adolescent, Male,Female Adolescent,Female Adolescents,Male Adolescent,Male Adolescents,Teen,Teenager,Youths
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D012446 Sacroiliac Joint The immovable joint formed by the lateral surfaces of the SACRUM and ILIUM. Joint, Sacroiliac,Joints, Sacroiliac,Sacroiliac Joints
D013203 Staphylococcal Infections Infections with bacteria of the genus STAPHYLOCOCCUS. Infections, Staphylococcal,Staphylococcus aureus Infection,Staphylococcal Infection,Staphylococcus aureus Infections

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