Up to 85% of all people have lower back pain (LBP) at some point in their life.

LBP is second only to a common cold as a reason for a physician visit.  Despite all the attention, a major contributor to LBP is often overlooked as a pain generator. Up to 25% of low back symptoms are related to the Sacroiliac (SI) Joint.

The Sacroiliac (SI) Joint forms the lowest segment of the spine and is located on either side of the sacrum in the low back and the pelvic areas. The SI Joint connects the sacrum, the triangular bone at the bottom of the spine, with the pelvis iliac crest.  Strong ligaments encase each joint and allow for approximately two to four millimeters of movement during weight-bearing and forward flexion. When these ligaments become damaged either due to normal wear and tear or by injury, they may have excessive motion. This excessive motion may inflame and disrupt the joint and surrounding nerves.

The fact that pain caused by sacroiliac joint dysfunction
can mimic discogenic or radicular low back pain.

This could potentially lead to the wrong diagnosis and treatment that may not include the appropriate pain generator. Your physician will want to perform several diagnostic tests to determine if SI Joint is contributing to their symptoms. Treatment may involve physical therapy and SI joint injections to manage the pain. For patients who are no longer responding to conservative care, the iFuse Implant System offers a minimally invasive surgical option. The iFuse Implant System’s minimally invasive procedure offers several benefits compared to traditional SI Joint surgery.

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