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Catherine's Story
- Location
- Pennsylvania
- Back Story
- SI Joint Degeneration
- Product/Date
- iFuse™ - February, 2013 Left side | May, 2013 Right side
Although many patients have benefited from treatment from iFuse procedures, patients' results may vary. SI Buddies are not medical professionals, and their statements should not be interpreted as medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider if you think any of this information may apply to you.
"I am so grateful that I found iFuse and had access to wonderful care that helped me."
Background
In 2009, Catherine began experiencing SI joint pain on both sides. In the summer of 2010, Catherine's SI joint pain became increasingly worse even though she was receiving regular SI joint injections every three months. The injections helped for the first few months but as they became less effective, Catherine would feel pain, numbness, and tingling from her buttocks all the way down to her legs.
Update
After Catherine’s iFuse procedures in 2013, she began feeling better and was able to regain many of the activities that she lost due to her discomfort. She remains highly positive, while maintaining her can-do attitude. Catherine wants others to know that there is hope for those who suffer with SI joint disruption and not to give up.
The iFuse Implant System® is intended for sacroiliac fusion for the following conditions:
- Sacroiliac joint dysfunction that is a direct result of sacroiliac joint disruption and degenerative sacroiliitis. This includes conditions whose symptoms began during pregnancy or in the peripartum period and have persisted postpartum for more than 6 months.
- To augment immobilization and stabilization of the sacroiliac joint in skeletally mature patients undergoing sacropelvic fixation as part of a lumbar or thoracolumbar fusion.
- Acute, non-acute, and non-traumatic fractures involving the sacroiliac joint.
Healthcare professionals please refer to the Instructions For Use for indications, contraindications, warnings, and precautions at 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: si-bone.com/risks.
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