Case Studies
Lumbar Sciatica and Spinal Canal Stenosis
"SI-BONE technology allows us to effectively treat the painful SI joint and concurrently provide structural reinforcement of spinopelvic fixation."
Dr Karl G Vanas
- Provider
- Dr. Karl G. Vanas, MBA
- Speciality
- Senior Physician, Uniklinikum Salzburg
- Facility
- Uniklinikum Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria
- Bio
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Residency: University of Salzburg
Medical School: Medizinische Universität Graz
Senior physician: Unik... More
Case Details
- Condition
- SI Joint Dysfunction
- Product(s)
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iFuse TORQ
- Patient
- 71 y/o female
Lumbar Sciatica and Spinal Canal Stenosis
Pre-Op:
- Severe degenerative changes from T10 to sacrum
- Spinal canal stenosis
- Prior fusion L3-4
- Severe lumbar sciatica for several years
- 6-months dependent on a rollator walker
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Surgical Treatment:
- Laminectomy T10, L2, L4/L5
- TLIF L4-5 (transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion)
- Posterior fusion T9-Pelvis with navigation
- iFuse TORQTM in the BedrockTM trajectory: SI joint fusion, Augment spinopelvic fixation
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Post-Op:*
- Independent mobility without a walker at 6 weeks
- Decreased opioid use at 3 months
*Patient result may vary
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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.