When is traditional “open” surgery the best option for SI joint pain relief? What's the difference between open SI joint surgery and minimally invasive surgery (MIS)?
Traditional sacroiliac joint fusion involves open surgery that may last up to a few hours. Open surgery includes a surgical incision to access the joint, removal of cartilaginous material from the joint, and use of bone grafts and screws to help fuse the joint. Patients typically require a several-day hospital stay.
Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) or SI joint fusion requires a smaller surgical incision, less time in surgery (about an hour), which typically means less time at the hospital, and potentially a faster healing process. SI-BONE makes the only clinically proven minimally invasive solution for SI joint fusion, called iFuse, available since 2009. The procedure typically involves inserting three small triangle-shaped implants across the SI joint to fuse and stabilize it.
These “Frequently Asked Questions” (FAQs) were created to answer some of the most common questions about the sacroiliac joint, the iFuse Implant System, and the insurance reimbursement for the procedure.
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