Case Studies

Pelvic Girdle Pain

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“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.”

James Fleming Jr., MD

*Consultant for SI-BONE Inc.

Provider
James Fleming Jr., MD*
Speciality
Orthopedic Spine Surgeon; Medical Director, Adena Orthopedic & Spine Institute
Facility
Adena Orthopedic & Spine Institute
Bio
Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio 
Residency: The Cleveland Clini... More
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Case Details

Condition
SI Joint Dysfunction
Product(s)
iFuse 3D
Patient
51 y/o male

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
Fleming - Pelvic Girdle Pain - 1 AP View
Fleming - Pelvic Girdle Pain - 1 AP View
Fleming - Pelvic Girdle Pain - 2 Lateral View
Fleming - Pelvic Girdle Pain - 2 Lateral View
Surgical Treatment: 
  • MIS SI joint fusion with iFuse 3DTM
Post-op:
  • Marked relief of pelvic girdle pain
  • Returned to full functional activities at 6-week follow-up
Fleming - Pelvic Girdle Pain - 3 AP and lateral fluorographic views after procedure completion.
Fleming - Pelvic Girdle Pain - 3 AP and lateral fluorographic views after procedure completion.
Fleming - Pelvic Girdle Pain - 4
Fleming - Pelvic Girdle Pain - 4

1Patient results may vary.

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