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A minimally-invasive technique for the treatment of pyogenic sacroiliitis



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Abstract

We report the management of an adult patient with septic sacroiliitis. This is an uncommon condition. Debridement, decompression and spontaneous fusion are the treatment of choice when symptoms do not resolve with routine initial intravenous antibiotic therapy. A percutaneous technique is described, using the principles of sacroiliac screw insertion commonly used for pelvic reconstruction surgery. After successful evacuation of the infected joint, fusion was observed in our patient.


Correspondence should be sent to Professor P. V. Giannoudis; e-mail: pgiannoudi@aol.com

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