Sacroiliitus and Surgery....Any Relation of the Two?

[Starlytte]

Hello,
I have had an x-ray which revealed I had Sacroiliitus.  I have been having pain in that region, (where the pelvis and spine meet) since I had a surgery a couple years ago and it has progressively gotten worse.  The surgery was also in that region.  I had a myomectomy, and the tumor lay in the spot where I now have the inflammation, which the x-rays reveal is on both sides.  Can it be possible that the Sacroiliitus has occured as a result of the surgery?  I know that Sacroiliitus can be caused by some type of physical trauma to that area.  Your input is much appreciated!  Thank you!

[Starlytte]

Thanks so much for the information.  Yes, knowing that helps to put everything in perspective. I am being sent to a Rheumatologist so they can treat my specific case of it.  I am assuming its on the severe side since  It's gotten significantly worse over the course of this year.  So much so that if I go grocery shopping, I must lay down and rest for a while afterwards because my body can not take the standing for so long.

[S. Kaul, MD]

Hi there!

Though trauma can lead to sacroiliitis, it is unlikely for the surgery to be the underlying cause unless it directly involved the joint. Sacroiliitis is largely a feature of spondyloarthripathies and has a primary inflammatory/ reactive etiology.
Hope the information is helpful.

Take care!