Recovery

Patients are typically walking within hours of their SI joint fusion procedure. Many patients can expect to return to work and perform light activities after two to three 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. 

Your specific recovery guidelines will be provided by your physician. Recovery times may vary by patient.

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.  

Roxy's Success Story

“I could walk to the car, came home, walked in the house…it’s changed my life.”*

– Roxy, CornerLoc™ Patient

*Patient testimonials are the experiences and observations of individual patients and may not reflect outcomes for all patients.

General Post-Operative Expectations

Up to 2 Weeks

  • Avoid driving
  • Sponge bath
  • Keep surgical dressing in place

Up to 6 Weeks

  • Avoid lifting 10 pounds or more
  • Avoid using NSAIDs

Up to 12 Weeks

  • Avoid running or jumping

Other Considerations

  • Walk only as tolerated
  • Maintain your regular diet
  • Take pain medications as prescribed by your physician

The CornerLoc™ SI Joint Fusion System may be the right solution for you. Contact us today to request more information.

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