Case Studies
A Breakthrough Approach for MIS SI Joint Fusion
“The novel posteromedial to lateral technique for SI Joint fusion is a game changer”
*Consultant for SI-BONE, Inc.
- Provider
- Babajide Ogunseinde, MD*
- Speciality
- Orthopedic Spine Surgery Longview Orthopedic Clinic Association
- Facility
- Longview Orthopedic Clinic
- Bio
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Fellowship: Spine Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA Residency: Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA Medical School: Howard University, Washington, DC Dr. Ogunseinde is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who offers comprehensive
spine care for a full range of spinal conditions from acute injuries and degenerative conditions to more complex conditions such as adult scoliosis, spinal infections, fractures and spine tumors.
High BMI SIJ Fusion
Patient History:
- High BMI 47.8; H: 5”3”; W: 270 lbs
- Hypertension; diabetes; cancer; asthma; high cholesterol
- Spondylolisthesis lumbosacral region
- Bilateral sacroiliitis causing pain
- Previous L4-S2 fusion
- Positive thigh trust, FABER and Fortin’s finger test
- Bilateral SI joint injections with pain relief confirming SI joint dysfunction
Surgical Treatment:
Bilateral MIS SI joint fusion with iFuse TORQ® implants using a posteromedial to lateral technique augmenting existing S2AI stabilization.
PostOp:1
- X-ray shows lumbar fusion L4-S2, bilateral iFuse TORQ implants stable
- Marked improvement of SI joint pain at 5-week follow-up
1Patient results may vary
Healthcare professionals should refer to the Instructions For Use for indications, contraindications, warnings, and precautions at https://si-bone.com/label.
There are potential risks associated with iFuse procedures. They may not be appropriate for all patients and all patients may not benefit.
For information about the risks, visit https://si-bone.com/risks.