James Mamary, MD

Patient: James Mamary, MD

What resolved this physician’s SI joint symptoms due to degenerative sacroiliitis?

  • Normal activities became problematic.
  • I had a problem. I had a solution. Now I can do other things.

SI joint pain limited the physical activities I used to enjoy.

After 10 years of suffering with lower back symptoms, Dr. James Mamary was diagnosed with degenerative sacroiliitis.  As a pulmonologist, Dr. Mamary often spends 8 to 10 hours in the bronchoscopy suite on his feet in a lead apron.  “All things that made the condition worse,” according to Dr. Mamary.

His personal life also suffered as he had to decrease activities with family and friends.  Every activity was a calculation of how much he would have to pay for it later.

After trying multiple therapies to relieve his symptoms, Dr. Mamary’s surgeon recommended the iFuse Implant System® to treat his SI joint. This minimally invasive procedure is designed to provide stabilization and fusion to the SI joint.

The iFuse System is intended for sacroiliac joint fusion for conditions including sacroiliac joint disruptions and degenerative sacroiliitis. As with all surgical procedures and permanent implants, there are risks and considerations associated with surgery and use of the iFuse Implant. You should discuss these risks and considerations with your physician before deciding if this treatment option is right for you.