Case Studies
Pelvic Girdle Pain
“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
- Provider
- James Fleming Jr., MD*
- 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 Clini... More
Case Details
- Condition
- SI Joint Dysfunction
- Product(s)
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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
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
1Patient results may vary.
Healthcare professionals should refer to the Instructions For Use for indications, contraindications, warnings, and precautions at https://ous.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://ous.si-bone.com/risks.
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