Case Studies
A New Dimension in SI Joint Fusion
“In my desire to treat the complete spectrum of spinal disorders, the SI-BONE fusion procedure has proven to be an important part of my small procedure armamentarium.”
*Consultant for SI-BONE Inc.
- Provider
- James Fleming Jr., M.D.*
- Speciality
- Orthopedic Spine Surgeon; Medical Director, Adena Orthopedic & Spine Institute
- Facility
- Adena Orthopedic & Spine Institute
- Bio
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Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio Residency: The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio
Fellowship: Hospital for Special Surgery, Weil Medical College of Cornell University. Dr. Fleming is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon focused on the clinical and surgical aspects of spine care.
Pelvic Girdle Pain1
Patient History:
- 10-month history of severe right-sided pelvic girdle pain, worsened with sitting on affected side, stairs, or prolonged walking or standing
- Failed non-operative treatment after trying for 8 months
- Physical exam + Fortin test, provocative maneuvers, and greater than 75% relief with 2 diagnostic SI joint injections
- Lumbar MRI showed multilevel degenerative changes with minimal stenosis
AP View
AP View
Lateral View
Lateral View
Surgical Treatment:
- MIS SI joint fusion with iFuse 3DTM
PostOp:
- Marked relief of pelvic girdle pain
- Returned to full functional activities at 6-week follow-up
AP and lateral fluorographic views after procedure completion.
AP and lateral fluorographic views after procedure completion.
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.