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What Is a Sacroiliac Joint Fusion?

SI fusion is a minimally-invasive procedure that fuses the sacroiliac joints together using implants to stabilize the sacrum, the bone located where the spine and pelvis connect.

What Does SI Fusion Treat?

Fusing the sacroiliac joints relieves pain caused by sacroiliitis, which happens when one or both sacroiliac joints become inflamed. Patients can experience pain in the hips, lower back, groin and legs.

How Does the Procedure Work?

There are several methods available for this minimally-invasive surgery. A patient will lay on their stomach and receive general anesthesia to prevent them from feeling pain and discomfort.
SiLO by Aurora Spine .

A small incision is made on the side of the buttock and a guide pin and joint finder are inserted into the SI joint. A drill hollows out an opening for the SiLO implant. This particular implant is a circular design with three levels of ridges for increased stability. Because it is made out of human cortical bone, it also acts as a bone graft, eliminating the need for traditional bone grafting.
LinQ by PainTEQ.

A small incision is made on the lower back and a guide pin ensures the implant is placed correctly. Then, a device called a rasp carves an opening for the LinQ implant. This device is a rectangular design with ridges on the side and a hollowed-out center. It is also made of bone allograft which promotes bone growth, allowing the pelvis and sacrum bones to permanently fuse together.
iFuse by SI-Bone.

A small incision is made on the side of the buttock and a pin will guide devices and implants into the correct area. A drill will create an opening for up to three titanium rods to be inserted into the bone. These implants have a triangular cross section designed to prevent them from rotating once inserted.

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What are the Risks?

Complication rates with this type of procedure are typically low; however, there are risks of injury to the pelvis, implant misplacement, and nerve damage. Additionally, all surgeries have a risk for things such as infection and blood loss.

Benefits of SI Fusion

SI joint fusion reduces pain by creating stability within a singular unit. The recovery time for this procedure can be up to 12 weeks as the bones grow and fuse to the joint. Although this is typically longer for a minimally-invasive procedure, once the bones are fused, joint pain can become fully eliminated.

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