Osteitis condensans ilii in differential diagnosis of patients with chronic low back pain: a review of the literature

Abstract

Osteitis condensans ilii (OCI) is a benign pathology causing chronic back and hip pain. Although the definitive cause is uncertain, mechanical stress is a significant factor in the development of the disease. Bilateral involvement of the sacroiliac joint is typical. We describe a case of unilateral OCI with unilateral sclerosis observed at radiography in a 34-year-old patient presenting with chronic back and hip pain, together with a review of the literature.

Keywords::

• Osteitis condensans ilii
• Low back pain
• Sacroiliitis