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Novel percutaneous allograft implants used to treat SI joint dysfunction in a 73-year-old female

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Quang Nguyen

*SI-BONE Consultant

Provider
Quang Nguyen, MD
Speciality
Interventional Pain Physician
Facility
Simed Health
Bio
Fellowship: University of Florida, Pain MedicineResidency: University California Los Angeles, David Geffen School of Med... More
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Case Details

Condition
SI Joint Dysfunction
Product(s)
iFuse INTRA X
Patient
Active 73-year-old female, avid farmer

Novel percutaneous allograft implants used to treat SI joint dysfunction in a 73-year-old female.

Patient Case History:

  • History of osteoporosis, treatment with Prolia®
  • History of rheumatoid arthritis
  • mild® procedure (L3-L4)
  • L4 Kyphoplasty for vertebral compression fracture
  • Four prior SI joint injections with >80% pain relief for 1 month

Surgical Procedure:

  • Utilized MAC with IV and local sedation

  • Confirmed joint entry with a spinal needle under imaging (Fig. 1)

  • Viewed the posterior portion of the SI joint using the INTRA view

  • Two iFuse INTRA X Allografts placed in the intra-articular part of the joint (Fig. 2)

  • Closed with DERMABOND and protected with gauze and Tegaderm dressing

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

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