Sacro-Iliac Joint Flashcards
1
Q
What is the auricular surface of the ilium composed of?
A
articular cartilage, interspersed with fibrocartilage
2
Q
What does ankylosis mean?
A
a condition of fibrous adhesion occurs within the joint
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
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
5
Q
What is the relationship between the capsular and interosseous sacroiliac ligaments?
A
the interosseaous sacro-iliac ligament replaces the capsular ligament posteriorly
6
Q
What passes between the layers of the interosseous sacro-iliac ligament?
A
dorsal rami from the sacral spinal nerves
