Septic Sacroiliitis in a 53-Year-Old Adult: A Case Report

Publication date: Available online 1 June 2018Source: PM&RAuthor(s): Jesse Lou, Eric B. Smith, Michael J. Mehnert, Jeremy I. SimonAbstractA 53-year-old woman with no significant medical history presented with 10/10 right buttock pain that radiated to the right groin. With no reported recent injury, the absence of fever, and no identifiable risk factors, an infectious etiology, including septic sacroiliitis (SSI), is at the end spectrum of the differential. SSI is a rare condition with nonspecific findings that can lead to major complications, including death. To our knowledge, there are only 4 recent major literature reviews on SSI, with most cases reported to have at least 1 risk factor or clinical sign indicating the possibility of an infectious etiology. The patient reported in this case had no identifiable risk factors; therefore, high clinical suspicion is needed to prevent debilitating consequences from prolonged infection.Level of Evidence▪▪▪

Source: PMandR - July 10, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research