Case Studies
Treatment of SI Joint Dysfunction Post Lumbar Fusion
“The iFuse 3D Implant System provided my patient SI joint pain resolution and fusion .”
*Consultant for SI-BONE, Inc.
- Provider
- Daniel Denis, MD, MSc, FRCSC*
- Speciality
- Neurosurgeon
- Facility
- Ochsner Health Center
- Bio
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Fellowship: University of California Los Angeles, Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery Residency: University of Montreal Medical School: University of Sherbrooke
Dr. Denis is a highly trained neurosurgeon who specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery. He practices at the Ochsner Health Center - Kenner Clinic in LA. Dr. Denis specializes in restoration of spinal alignment using robotic and navigation technologies.
Bilateral Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction Following L4-S1 Fusion
Patient Case History:
- High lumbar lordosis (77°) & pelvic incidence (86°)
- Spinal stenosis (L4-5) & radiculopathy (L5-S1)
- L4-5 & L5-S1 MIS transforaminal interbody fusion, November 2017
- Revision open L4-S1 fusion for pseudoarthrosis and hardware loosening, March 2019
- Bi-lateral SI joint degeneration with pain post revision surgery verified via SI joint block injection.
Revision L4-S1 fusion
Revision L4-S1 fusion
SI joint degenerative changes
SI joint degenerative changes
SI joint block
SI joint block
Surgical Procedure:
- Bilateral SI joint fusion using the iFuse 3D™ Implant System, August 2020
Bilateral SIJF lateral lumbar
Bilateral SIJF lateral lumbar
Bilateral SIJF A/P
Bilateral SIJF A/P
PostOp: 1
- Post-op resolution of bilateral SI joint pain.
- CT of lumbar spine at +2 years post-op shows confirmation of the SI joint fusion.
1Patient results may vary
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There are potential risks associated with iFuse procedures. They may not be appropriate for all patients and all patients may not benefit.
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