Sacro-Iliac Joint Flashcards

1
Q

What is the auricular surface of the ilium composed of?

A

articular cartilage, interspersed with fibrocartilage

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2
Q

what does ankylosis mean?

A

a condition of fibrous adhesion occurs within the joint

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3
Q

what is the age and surface bias associated with degenerative arthrosis of the sacro-iliac joint?

A

age 40, the iliac auricular surface

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4
Q

what is the age and gender bias associated with ankylosis of the sacro-iliac joint?

A

age 50 and male bias particularly in African American males

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5
Q

what is the relationship between the capsular and interosseous sacroiliac ligaments?

A

the interosseous sacro-iliac liagment replaces the capsular ligament posteriorly

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what passes between the layers of the interosseous sacro-iliac ligament?

A

dorsal rami from the sacral spinal nerves

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