What is SI Joint Instability?
The sacroiliac joints (SI) are the foundation of the spine and are located at the junctions of the sacrum and ilium on each side. These complex joints, composed of systems of ligaments and multiplanar joint surfaces, transmit the forces exerted through the spine from the upper body to the legs. The SI joint is designed to absorb shock forces and is naturally constrained to only limited movement. Instability in the SI joint is a major pain generator in some patients. Although there have been many advances in surgical techniques to address instability problems in the lumbar spine, instability in the SI joint has remained relatively unaddressed, with most patients running out of options once conservative treatments have failed to offer continued relief from painful SI symptoms.
*The opinions expressed are the professional medical opinion and the clinical observations of licensed and practicing physicians and may not necessarily represent claims made by CornerLoc.
Post-Operative Expectations
Patients are typically walking within hours of their SI joint fusion procedure. Patients typically can return to work and perform light activities after two weeks. The majority of patients report a significant and lasting reduction of their pre-operative SI joint pain following recovery from most SI joint fusion procedures1, 2, 3. More in-depth recovery guidelines will be provided by your physician.
1. Two-Year Outcomes from a Randomized Controlled Trial of Minimally Invasive Sacroiliac Joint Fusion vs. Non-Surgical Management for Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction.
Polly DW, Swofford J, Whang PG, Frank CJ, Glaser JA, Limoni RP, Cher DJ, Wine KD, Sembrano JN, and the INSITE Study Group.
International Journal of Spine Surgery. 2016;10:Article 28.
2. Review of Current Evidence for Minimally Invasive Posterior Sacroiliac Joint Fusion David W. Lee, Denis G. Patterson, and Dawood Sayed. International Journal of Spine Surgery May 2021, 8073; DOI: https://doi.org/10.14444/8073
3. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.
Is there a CornerLoc™ physician near me?
If you would like to contact a physician to discuss whether an SI joint fusion procedure using CornerLoc™ might be an option for you, we can help you locate a practice near you.
CornerLoc™ Patient Animation
This animated patient video walks you through the basics of SI joint dysfunction, the CornerLoc™ procedure, and what to expect in the days and weeks after the operation. If you have further questions, please contact us to request a Patient Guide brochure or to find a CornerLoc™ physician near you.
TransLoc 3D™ Patient Animation
This animated patient video walks you through the basics of SI joint dysfunction, the TransLoc 3D™ procedure, and what to expect in the days and weeks after the operation. If you have further questions, please contact us to request a Patient Guide brochure or to find a CornerLoc™ physician near you.
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After conservative treatment options failed, an SI joint fusion procedure using CornerLoc™ provided Roxy with significant and lasting pain relief. If you would like to tell your CornerLoc™ story, we would love to hear from you.
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