Sacroiliac Interventions: Sacroiliac Joint Injections

Description
Learn about the important elements in the safe performance of interventional pain procedures.  Adherence to these practices will help decrease the risk of preventable complications.

Authors 
Bryon J. Schneider, MD; Stephen Johnson, MD; Milan P. Stojanovic, MD; and Yakov Vorobeychik, MD, PhD on behalf of the Spine Intervention Society’s Standards Division and Evidence Analysis Committee 

Copyright
Materials presented in this activity have been made available by the Spine Intervention Society for educational purposes only. We reserve all rights to such material.

Educational Objectives 
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• List contraindications to the procedure, and
• Identify best practices to ensure patient safety during interventional pain procedures.

Author Disclosure Information  
RELEVANT FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH ACCME DEFINED COMMERCIAL INTERESTS
Stephen Johnson, MD
Nothing to disclose

Bryon J. Schneider, MD
Nothing to disclose

Milan P. Stojanovic, MD
Nothing to disclose

Yakov Vorobeychik, MD, PhD
Nothing to disclose

OTHER DISCLOSURES
Stephen Johnson, MD
Nothing to disclose

Bryon J. Schneider, MD
Expert witness: Professional Disabilities Associates
Advisory committee or review panel: Tennessee Advisory Group - Spine Episodes of Care
Position in physician society/association: NASS
Travel expenses: NASS, SIS

Milan P. Stojanovic, MD
Position in physician society/association: World Institute of Pain, Education Committee
Travel expenses: World Institute of Pain - FIPP Exam
Other: Pain Practice Journal - Editorial Work Reimbursement

Yakov Vorobeychik, MD, PhD 
Nothing to disclose

References
References are provided within the PDF.

Accreditation Statement
The Spine Intervention Society (SIS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement
SIS designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Date of Activity Release: 8/12/2020
Date of Activity Expiration: 8/11/2023