Iliosakralgelenk
The English phrase 'sacroiliac joint' is translated into German as Iliosakralgelenk.
The term refers to the joint that connects the lower end of the sacrum with the hip bones.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of Iliosakral- (referring to the ilium and sacrum) and Gelenk (joint).
Which one should you use?
Sakroiliakalgelenk is a formal version. In medical contexts and clinical shorthand, the abbreviation ISG is frequently used.
Did you know?
- While Iliosakralgelenk is the standard term, a patient is more likely to describe pain in this area using the colloquial phrase in der Kreuzgegend.
- In German physiotherapy, a patient may claim their Iliosakralgelenk is blockiert, a specific term that refers to a manual therapy tradition.
- The word Gelenk is used in German to describe both a human bone joint and a mechanical hinge on a car or door.
Examples in context
- Der Arzt hat eine Entzündung am Sakroiliakalgelenk festgestellt.The doctor diagnosed inflammation in the sacroiliac joint.
- Ich habe manchmal Schmerzen im Kreuzbein-Darmbein-Gelenk.I sometimes experience pain in the sacroiliac joint.
- Ich habe Schmerzen im Iliosakralgelenk.I have pain in the sacroiliac joint.
- Das Iliosakralgelenk verbindet das Kreuzbein mit dem Becken.The sacroiliac joint connects the sacrum with the pelvis.
- Die Entzündung sitzt direkt am Iliosakralgelenk.The inflammation is located directly at the sacroiliac joint.
Example conversation
Felix is visiting a physiotherapist, Sarah.
- FelixIch habe starke Schmerzen im unteren Rücken.I have strong pain in my lower back.
- SarahIch glaube, Ihr Iliosakralgelenk ist verspannt.I think your sacroiliac joint is tense.
- FelixKönnen Sie das bitte behandeln, Sarah?Can you please treat that, Sarah?
- SarahJa, Felix, legen Sie sich bitte flach hin.Yes, Felix, please lie down flat.
