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<br> The sacral thrust test is a pain provocation test used to diagnose [[Sacroiliac Joint Syndrome|sacroiliac dysfunction]]. One single positive test does not have high diagnostic accuracy but a combination with other sacroiliac pain provocation tests gives valid evidence for sacroiliac dysfunction. <br>The test is also known as: | |||
The sacral thrust test is a pain provocation test used to diagnose [[Sacroiliac | |||
*Sacral compression test | *Sacral compression test | ||
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*Sacral spring test<br> | *Sacral spring test<br> | ||
== Technique | == Technique == | ||
With the patient prone, the examiner applies an anteriorly directed pressure over the sacrum. One hand is placed directly on the sacrum and is being reinforced by the other hand. | With the patient prone, the examiner applies an anteriorly directed pressure over the [[sacrum]]. One hand is placed directly on the sacrum and is being reinforced by the other hand. The purpose is to apply an anterior shear force to both sacroiliac joints since the ilia are fixed by the examination bench. The test is positive if pain is reproduced in the sacroiliac region. <ref name="Drie">Broadhurst NA, Bond MJ. [https://europepmc.org/article/med/9726305 Pain provocation tests for the assessment of sacroiliac joint dysfunction.] Journal of spinal disorders. 1998 Aug;11(4):341-5.</ref><ref name="Vier">P Vercellini. Chronic pelvic pain. Wiley-Blackwell 2011: 118-119</ref> | ||
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== Evidence == | == Evidence == | ||
The gold standard to evaluate sacroiliac pain provocation tests is an intra-articular injection of a local | The gold standard to evaluate sacroiliac pain provocation tests is an intra-articular injection of a local anaesthetic into the sacroiliac joint, under the guidance of radiological imaging. <ref name="Vijf">Laslett M. Pain provocation sacroiliac joint tests: Reliability and prevalence. Movement, Stability and Low Back Pain: The Essential Role of the Pelvis. New York: Churchill Livingstone. 1997:287-95.</ref> A specified level of pain reduction (70-90%) must be accomplished. There are however some problems related to the use of this gold standard: <ref name="Zes">Van der Wurff P, Hagmeijer RH, Meyne W. [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1356689X9990228X Clinical tests of the sacroiliac joint: A systematic methodological review. Part 1: Reliability]. Manual therapy. 2000 Feb 1;5(1):30-6.</ref> | ||
*Only intra-articular pain sources are investigated | *Only intra-articular pain sources are investigated | ||
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*The use of a needle may cause or increase pain | *The use of a needle may cause or increase pain | ||
Many pain provocation tests for the sacroiliac region exist and have been subject to clinical research. There is however no consensus on how to endorse clinical decision-making. Grade A recommendation based on 3 level 1B studies identifies 4 to 5 tests with highest | Many pain provocation tests for the sacroiliac region exist and have been subject to clinical research. There is however no consensus on how to endorse clinical decision-making. Grade A recommendation based on 3 level 1B studies identifies 4 to 5 tests with highest specificity and sensitivity among known sacroiliac pain provocation tests and acceptable intertester reliability to be included in the clinical examination: <ref name="Drie" /><ref name="Zes" /> | ||
*[[Distraction Test|Distraction test]] | *[[Distraction Test|Distraction test]] | ||
*[[SI compression test|Compression test]] | *[[SI compression test|Compression test]] | ||
*[[Posterior pelvic pain provocation test|Thigh | *[[Posterior pelvic pain provocation test|Thigh thrust test]] | ||
*[[Gaenslen Test|Gaenslen’s test]] | *[[Gaenslen Test|Gaenslen’s test]] | ||
*Sacral thrust test | *Sacral thrust test | ||
Laslett et al (2005) state that no further examination is wishful if both distraction and thigh | Laslett et al (2005) state that no further examination is wishful if both distraction and thigh thrust test provoke familiar pain. If only one test or 2 other tests are positive, further testing is required to obtain a valid result. Values for diagnostic utility can be found [[Sacroiliac Joint Special Test Cluster|here]]. <br>The sacral thrust test has moderate intertester reliability of 74 (kappa=0,52 and p<0,001), Sensitivity of 63% and specificity of 75%. Positive predictive value is 56% and negative predictive value is 80%. | ||
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== Resources == | == Resources == | ||
#M Laslett et al. Diagnosis of Sacroiliac Joint Pain: Validity of individual provocation tests and composites of tests. Manual Therapy 2005; 10:207-218 | #M Laslett et al. Diagnosis of Sacroiliac Joint Pain: Validity of individual provocation tests and composites of tests. Manual Therapy 2005; 10:207-218 | ||
#CC Yung, M Fredericson, M Smuck. Sacroiliac Joint Pain Syndrome in Active Patients - A Look Behind the Pain. The Physician and Sports Medicine 2002; 30(11) | #CC Yung, M Fredericson, M Smuck. Sacroiliac Joint Pain Syndrome in Active Patients - A Look Behind the Pain. The Physician and Sports Medicine 2002; 30(11) | ||
#JK Freburger, DL Riddle. Using published evidence to guide the examination of the sacroiliac joint region. Phys Ther. 2001; 81:1135–1143 | #JK Freburger, DL Riddle. Using published evidence to guide the examination of the sacroiliac joint region. Phys Ther. 2001; 81:1135–1143 | ||
#BA Zelle, GS Gruen, S Brown, S George. Sacroiliac dysfunction: evolution and management. Clin J Pain. 2005; 21(5):446-455 | #BA Zelle, GS Gruen, S Brown, S George. Sacroiliac dysfunction: evolution and management. Clin J Pain. 2005; 21(5):446-455 | ||
#JK Freburger, DL Riddle. Using Published Evidence to Guide the Examination of the Sacroiliac Joint Region. Physical Therapy. 2001; 81(5):1135-1143 | #JK Freburger, DL Riddle. Using Published Evidence to Guide the Examination of the Sacroiliac Joint Region. Physical Therapy. 2001; 81(5):1135-1143 | ||
#MT Cibulka, R Koldehoff. Clinical usefulness of a cluster of sacroiliac joint tests in patients with and without low back pain. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 1999; 29(2):83-89. | #MT Cibulka, R Koldehoff. Clinical usefulness of a cluster of sacroiliac joint tests in patients with and without low back pain. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 1999; 29(2):83-89. | ||
#P Dreyfuss, M Michaelsen, K Pauza, J McLarty, N Bogduk. The value of medical history and physical examination in diagnosing sacroiliac joint pain. Spine. 1996; 21(22):2594-2602. | #P Dreyfuss, M Michaelsen, K Pauza, J McLarty, N Bogduk. The value of medical history and physical examination in diagnosing sacroiliac joint pain. Spine. 1996; 21(22):2594-2602. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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Purpose[edit | edit source]
The sacral thrust test is a pain provocation test used to diagnose sacroiliac dysfunction. One single positive test does not have high diagnostic accuracy but a combination with other sacroiliac pain provocation tests gives valid evidence for sacroiliac dysfunction.
The test is also known as:
- Sacral compression test
- Downwards pressure test
- Sacral spring test
Technique[edit | edit source]
With the patient prone, the examiner applies an anteriorly directed pressure over the sacrum. One hand is placed directly on the sacrum and is being reinforced by the other hand. The purpose is to apply an anterior shear force to both sacroiliac joints since the ilia are fixed by the examination bench. The test is positive if pain is reproduced in the sacroiliac region. [1][2]
Evidence[edit | edit source]
The gold standard to evaluate sacroiliac pain provocation tests is an intra-articular injection of a local anaesthetic into the sacroiliac joint, under the guidance of radiological imaging. [3] A specified level of pain reduction (70-90%) must be accomplished. There are however some problems related to the use of this gold standard: [4]
- Only intra-articular pain sources are investigated
- Not all structures of the joint capsule are affected
- The use of a needle may cause or increase pain
Many pain provocation tests for the sacroiliac region exist and have been subject to clinical research. There is however no consensus on how to endorse clinical decision-making. Grade A recommendation based on 3 level 1B studies identifies 4 to 5 tests with highest specificity and sensitivity among known sacroiliac pain provocation tests and acceptable intertester reliability to be included in the clinical examination: [1][4]
- Distraction test
- Compression test
- Thigh thrust test
- Gaenslen’s test
- Sacral thrust test
Laslett et al (2005) state that no further examination is wishful if both distraction and thigh thrust test provoke familiar pain. If only one test or 2 other tests are positive, further testing is required to obtain a valid result. Values for diagnostic utility can be found here.
The sacral thrust test has moderate intertester reliability of 74 (kappa=0,52 and p<0,001), Sensitivity of 63% and specificity of 75%. Positive predictive value is 56% and negative predictive value is 80%.
PPV | 56% |
NPV | 80% |
Sensitivity | 63% |
Specificity | 75% |
Resources[edit | edit source]
- M Laslett et al. Diagnosis of Sacroiliac Joint Pain: Validity of individual provocation tests and composites of tests. Manual Therapy 2005; 10:207-218
- CC Yung, M Fredericson, M Smuck. Sacroiliac Joint Pain Syndrome in Active Patients - A Look Behind the Pain. The Physician and Sports Medicine 2002; 30(11)
- JK Freburger, DL Riddle. Using published evidence to guide the examination of the sacroiliac joint region. Phys Ther. 2001; 81:1135–1143
- BA Zelle, GS Gruen, S Brown, S George. Sacroiliac dysfunction: evolution and management. Clin J Pain. 2005; 21(5):446-455
- JK Freburger, DL Riddle. Using Published Evidence to Guide the Examination of the Sacroiliac Joint Region. Physical Therapy. 2001; 81(5):1135-1143
- MT Cibulka, R Koldehoff. Clinical usefulness of a cluster of sacroiliac joint tests in patients with and without low back pain. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 1999; 29(2):83-89.
- P Dreyfuss, M Michaelsen, K Pauza, J McLarty, N Bogduk. The value of medical history and physical examination in diagnosing sacroiliac joint pain. Spine. 1996; 21(22):2594-2602.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Broadhurst NA, Bond MJ. Pain provocation tests for the assessment of sacroiliac joint dysfunction. Journal of spinal disorders. 1998 Aug;11(4):341-5.
- ↑ P Vercellini. Chronic pelvic pain. Wiley-Blackwell 2011: 118-119
- ↑ Laslett M. Pain provocation sacroiliac joint tests: Reliability and prevalence. Movement, Stability and Low Back Pain: The Essential Role of the Pelvis. New York: Churchill Livingstone. 1997:287-95.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Van der Wurff P, Hagmeijer RH, Meyne W. Clinical tests of the sacroiliac joint: A systematic methodological review. Part 1: Reliability. Manual therapy. 2000 Feb 1;5(1):30-6.