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Could my sacroiliac joint heal without surgery?

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Dr. Andrew Oswari answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Very slowly: Because of the poor blood flow in that area it can take awhile for it to heal. Prolotherapy can help this condition.

Dr Davis and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/23/2015

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Sometimes: The joint usually needs to have surgery- it cannot be immobilized with a caste, so often surgery is needed. Sometimes people cannot have surgery and do ok.

Answered 11/8/2012

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