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Spinopelvic Fixation and SI Joint Fusion, Review (Vucicevic - Contemporary Spine Surg 2024)
Pelvic Fixation in Adult Deformity: Does the SI Joint Need to Be Fused?
Vucicevic RS, Asher DP, Hasan SS, Salazar LM, Federico VP, Colman MW.
Contemporary Spine Surg. 2024 Jul;25(7):1-6.
DOI: 10.1097/01.CSS.0001024572.77023.72
Clinical Spine Surgery Continuing Education & Review.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the rationale for adding additional sacroiliac joint fusion to standard spinopelvic fusion constructs.
- Describe biomechanical implications that result from additional sacroiliac joint fusion, including potential complications stemming from biomechanical changes.
Keywords: Adult, Biomechanics, Deformity, Fixation, Pelvic, Sacroiliac Joint
Author Information
Vucicevic RS, Asher DP, and Hasan SS are Medical Students at Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center.
Salazar LM and Federico VP are Residents at Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center
Colman MW is Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, 1611 W. Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60612.
NOTE: The authors, faculty, and staff have no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible organizations regarding this educational activity.