Who is Eligible to Have SI Joint Fusion?
The SI-BONE iFuse Implant System
TM consists of Fusion Implants and associated
surgical instruments. The Fusion Implants may be used safely even when a person has
previously had other orthopedic or spine surgeries and implants. SI Joint problems may coexist
with lumbar, spine or hip conditions. Read on to learn about how appropriate diagnosis and
surgical treatment of SI Joint pain has changed patient’s lives:
Case 1: SI Joint Fusion after Hip Replacement
Raymond Dickerson, 68 years of age:
"I went to my doctor with persistent low back
problems several years after undergoing hip replacement surgery. I was spending many
hours in physical therapy without experiencing any relief. Due to the severity of the
symptoms, my physician recommended SI Joint Fusion after he diagnosed it using CT guided injection,
which provided temporary relief. Within three months of the surgery, which only took about an
hour, I experienced significant relief.
In the subsequent months, I continued to improve, and
at one year, the fusion has returned me to a normal lifestyle."
Case 2: Job-related Repetitive Stress Injury
Peter Haskins, 57 years of age:
"My lower back symptoms hampered my ability to function
efficiently at work. My job requires repetitive bending and twisting movements that left
me virtually unable to walk to the car at the end of the day.
After many years of attempts to treat what were thought to be disc symptoms, additional diagnostic testing was suggested.
I was given a CT guided injection to the SI Joint, which resulted in short term relief of my symptoms.
My doctor explained that the temporary resolution of my problems demonstrated SI Joint dysfunction.
After a discussion of the options, I elected to undergo SI Joint Fusion in hope of finally having
long-term relief. A year later, I am now finally able to live, work and thrive again."
This website is meant for informational purposes only and should not be mistaken for medical advice or treatment. Patients must consult their physician prior to making any treatment decisions. Individual results and activity levels after surgery vary and depend on many factors including age, weight and prior activity level.