Failure of Self-Bracing at the Sacroiliac Joints: the Slipping Clutch Syndrome

Abstract

A new syndrome is described in eight patients with back pain who experienced unexpected falling. The falls are attributed to a mechanical-dysfunction of the posterior ligamentous support of the sacroiliac joints. This syndrome follows trauma to the trunk. The condition is seemingly cured with proliferant injections to the posterior sacroiliac ligaments.