Leigh Shinn

Patient: Leigh Shinn

How did this mother of three treat her hypermobility?

  • It was awful. I was always frustrated.
  • I probably would not be able to work, if I had not done the surgery.

SI joint dysfunction limited my life.

For 13 years, Leigh Shinn experienced chronic low back symptoms after childbirth due to sacroiliac joint laxity. For many women after parturition, the sacroiliac joints normally revert to a tightened and locked position. But for 1-in-5 women like Leigh, full tightening does not occur and these women develop varying intensities of chronic low back pain.1

As her symptoms increased, simple house work became challenging and her performance as an X-ray tech diminished.

A minimally invasive procedure changed everything.

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

1. Badgley, L.  Disordered Sacroiliac Joint. Practical Pain Management. 2009 Sept: 9(7)

The iFuse procedure offers several benefits:

  • Minimal incision size
  • Rigid titanium constructs provide enhanced stability
  • Fewer complications
  • Reduced risk of infection
  • Potential for a short recovery