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Horton I, McDonald J, Verhaegen J, Dobransky S, Rakhra KS, Phan P, Lazennec JY, Grammatopoulos G. Sacroiliac Joint: Function, Pathology, Treatment, and Contribution to Outcomes in Spine and Hip Surgery. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2024:00004623-990000000-01306. [PMID: 39715300 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.24.00380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2024]
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➢ Low back pain has a lifetime incidence of up to 84% and represents the leading cause of disability in the United States; 10% to 38% of cases can be attributed to sacroiliac joint (SIJ) dysfunction as an important pain generator.➢ Physical examination of the SIJ, including >1 provocation test (due to their moderate sensitivity and specificity) and examination of adjacent joints (hip and lumbar spine) should be routinely performed in all patients presenting with low back, gluteal, and posterior hip pain.➢ Radiographic investigations including radiographs, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging with protocols optimized for the visualization of the SIJs may facilitate the diagnosis of common pathologies.➢ Intra-articular injections with anesthetic can be helpful in localizing the source of low back pain. Over-the-counter analgesics, physiotherapy, intra-articular injections, radiofrequency ablation, and surgery are all management options and should be approached from the least invasive to the most invasive to minimize the risks of complications.➢ Lumbar fusion surgery predisposes patients to more rapid SIJ degeneration and can also result in more rapid degenerative changes in the hip joints, especially with SIJ fusion.➢ Hip surgery, including hip arthroplasty and preservation surgery, is not a risk factor for SIJ degeneration, although reduced outcomes following hip surgery can be seen in patients with degenerative SIJ changes.
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- Isabel Horton
- Division of Orthopedic Surgery, The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Orthopaedic Department, University Hospital Antwerp, Edegem, Belgium
- Orthopaedic Center Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medical Imaging, The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Orthopedic Surgery, The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Lankheet S, Kampkuiper N, Nellensteijn J, Hekman E, Tuijthof G, Schröder F, Koenrades M. Sacroiliac joint fusion guided by intraoperatively superimposed virtual surgical planning using simulated fluoroscopic images. BRAIN & SPINE 2024; 4:102905. [PMID: 39257723 PMCID: PMC11386036 DOI: 10.1016/j.bas.2024.102905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2024] [Revised: 07/19/2024] [Accepted: 07/31/2024] [Indexed: 09/12/2024]
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Introduction Sacroiliac joint fusion (SIJF) is a minimally invasive treatment for sacroiliac (SI) dysfunction. It involves placing implants through the SI joint under fluoroscopic guidance, requiring precise implant positioning to avoid nerve injury. Preoperative virtual surgical planning (VSP) aids in optimal positioning, but replicating it accurately in the operating room is challenging. Research question This study aims to assess the feasibility of superimposing VSP onto intraoperative fluoroscopic images to aid in optimal implant placement. Material and methods A method for intraoperative guidance using 3D/2D registration was developed and tested during SIJF as an available and potentially efficient alternative for costly and more invasive navigation systems. Preoperatively, a VSP is performed and simulated fluoroscopic images are generated from a preoperative CT scan. During surgery, the simulated image that visually best matches the intraoperative fluoroscopic image is selected. Subsequently, the VSP is superimposed onto the intraoperative fluoroscopic image using a developed script-based workflow. The surgeon then places the implants accordingly. Postoperative implant placement accuracy was evaluated. Results Five interventions were performed on five patients, resulting in a total of 15 placed implants. Minor complications without clinical consequences occurred in one case, primarily attributable to the patient's anatomy and pathological manifestations. Mean deviations at implant apex and 3D angle were 4.7 ± 1.6 mm and 3.5 ± 1.3°, respectively. Discussion and conclusions The developed intraoperative workflow was feasible and resulted in implants placed with low deviations from the VSP. Further research is needed to automate and validate this method in a larger cohort.
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- Steven Lankheet
- Medical 3D Lab, Medical Spectrum Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Medical Spectrum Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands
- Department of Biomechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Technology, Technical Medical Center, University of Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands
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- Medical 3D Lab, Medical Spectrum Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Medical Spectrum Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands
- Department of Biomechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Technology, Technical Medical Center, University of Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Medical Spectrum Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands
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- Department of Biomechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Technology, Technical Medical Center, University of Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands
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- Department of Biomechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Technology, Technical Medical Center, University of Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands
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- Medical 3D Lab, Medical Spectrum Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Medical Spectrum Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands
- Department of Biomechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Technology, Technical Medical Center, University of Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands
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- Medical 3D Lab, Medical Spectrum Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands
- Multi-Modality Medical Imaging (M3i) Group, Faculty of Science and Technology, Technical Medical Center, University of Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands
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Szadek K, Cohen SP, de Andrès Ares J, Steegers M, Van Zundert J, Kallewaard JW. 5. Sacroiliac joint pain. Pain Pract 2024; 24:627-646. [PMID: 38155419 DOI: 10.1111/papr.13338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Revised: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Sacroiliac (SI) joint pain is defined as pain localized in the anatomical region of the SI joint. The reported prevalence of SI joint pain among patients with mechanical low back pain varies between 15% and 30%. METHODS In this narrative review, the literature on the diagnosis and treatment of SI joint pain was updated and summarized. RESULTS Patient's history provides clues on the source of pain. The specificity and sensitivity of provocative maneuvers are relatively high when three or more tests are positive, though recent studies have questioned the predictive value of single or even batteries of provocative tests. Medical imaging is indicated only to rule out red flags for potentially serious conditions. The diagnostic value of SI joint infiltration with local anesthetic remains controversial due to the potential for false-positive and false-negative results. Treatment of SI joint pain ideally consists of a multidisciplinary approach that includes conservative measures as first-line therapies (eg, pharmacological treatment, cognitive-behavioral therapy, manual medicine, exercise therapy and rehabilitation treatment, and if necessary, psychological support). Intra- and extra-articular corticosteroid injections have been documented to produce pain relief for over 3 months in some people. Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of the L5 dorsal ramus and S1-3 (or 4) lateral branches has been shown to be efficacious in numerous studies, with extensive lesioning strategies (eg, cooled RFA) demonstrating the strongest evidence. The reported rate of complications for SI joint treatments is low. CONCLUSIONS SI joint pain should ideally be managed in a multidisciplinary and multimodal manner. When conservative treatment fails, corticosteroid injections and radiofrequency treatment can be considered.
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- Karolina Szadek
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Neurology, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Department of Anesthesiology and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Intensive Care, Emergency Medicine and Multidisciplinary Pain Center, Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg, Genk/Lanaken, Belgium
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Rijnstate Ziekenhuis, Velp, The Netherlands
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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De Salvatore S, Russo F, Vadalà G, Pascarella G, Papalia GF, Ambrosio L, Ruggiero A, Migliorelli S, Carassiti M, Papalia R, Denaro V. Interventional treatments for low back pain due to sacroiliac joint dysfunction: a systematic review of the literature. EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN SPINE SOCIETY, THE EUROPEAN SPINAL DEFORMITY SOCIETY, AND THE EUROPEAN SECTION OF THE CERVICAL SPINE RESEARCH SOCIETY 2024; 33:1407-1423. [PMID: 38329572 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-024-08130-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2023] [Revised: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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PURPOSE This systematic review aimed to report the current evidence in the literature about the efficacy of interventional treatments in the management of low back pain (LBP) due to sacroiliac joint dysfunction. METHODS A systematic review was performed using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Medline, EMBASE, Scopus, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, and CENTRAL bibliographic databases were searched. The search was performed from October to December 2021, and articles from the inception of the database to December 2021 were searched. RESULTS Fourteen studies were included for qualitative synthesis. Five studies used the traditional radiofrequency approach (tRF), five studies used cooled radiofrequency approach (cRF), one study used botulinum toxin (BT), two studies used steroid injection, triamcinolone (TA) and local anesthetics injections, and one study used pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) denervation. Two studies used sham as a comparator. CONCLUSIONS Cooled radiofrequency seems to be the most effective treatment in improving pain and functionality, while intra-articular injections are helpful only as diagnostic tools. However, due to the lack of high-quality studies, it was not possible to draw significant conclusions.
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- Sergio De Salvatore
- Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200, 00128, Rome, Italy
- Department of Orthopedics, Children's Hospital Bambino Gesù, 00165, Palidoro, Rome, Italy
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- Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200, 00128, Rome, Italy.
- Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21, 00128, Rome, Italy.
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- Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200, 00128, Rome, Italy
- Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21, 00128, Rome, Italy
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- Unit of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care and Pain Management, Department of Medicine, Campus Bio Medico University and Teaching Hospital University and Teaching Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200, 00128, Rome, Italy
- Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21, 00128, Rome, Italy
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- Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200, 00128, Rome, Italy
- Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21, 00128, Rome, Italy
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- Unit of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care and Pain Management, Department of Medicine, Campus Bio Medico University and Teaching Hospital University and Teaching Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Unit of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care and Pain Management, Department of Medicine, Campus Bio Medico University and Teaching Hospital University and Teaching Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Unit of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care and Pain Management, Department of Medicine, Campus Bio Medico University and Teaching Hospital University and Teaching Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200, 00128, Rome, Italy
- Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21, 00128, Rome, Italy
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- Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200, 00128, Rome, Italy
- Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21, 00128, Rome, Italy
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Liu Y, Suvithayasiri S, Kim JS. Comparative Efficacy of Clinical Interventions for Sacroiliac Joint Pain: Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis With Preliminary Design of Treatment Algorithm. Neurospine 2023; 20:997-1010. [PMID: 37798994 PMCID: PMC10562251 DOI: 10.14245/ns.2346586.293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2023] [Revised: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE We aimed to identify the most effective clinical treatment method for sacroiliac joint (SIJ)-related pain based on the systematic review and network meta-analysis (NMA) to evaluate the comparative efficacy of clinical interventions for sacroiliac joint pain by pooling the randomized controlled trials (RCTs). METHODS Our team conducted a systematic review and NMA of RCTs to determine the most effective clinical treatment for SIJ-related pain. We searched the PubMed (MEDLINE), Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and Scopus databases for RCTs until February 2023. The PRISMA (preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses) guidelines were followed. Pairwise and network meta-analyses were conducted using a random effects model. RESULTS Based on the search strategy and inclusion criteria, our systematic review and NMA included 9 randomized studies with 652 participants. Research has mainly focused on various radiofrequency sources, but their number is still low. In the network analysis, according to the NMA and mean ranking probabilities for the improvement of pain intensity (PI) and quality of life (QoL), sacroiliac joint fusion and cooled radiofrequency were associated with high treatment rank for improving PI and QoL in patients with sacroiliac joint pain. CONCLUSION This NMA suggest that SIJ fusion and cooled radiofrequency could be potential options for improving the QoL and relieving pain in patients with SIJ-related pain. Comparison studies of outcomes between these 2 procedures with solid methodology and a low risk of bias would be very beneficial to identify the optimal treatment option for this challenging disease.
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- Yanting Liu
- Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedics, Chulabhorn Hospital, Chulabhorn Royal Academy, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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Federico VP, Zavras AG, Butler A, Nolte MT, Munim MA, Lopez GD, DeWald C, An HS, Colman MW, Phillips FM. Medicare Reimbursement Rates and Utilization Trends in Sacroiliac Joint Fusion. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2023; 31:923-930. [PMID: 37192412 DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-22-00800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/18/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) fusion is a surgical treatment option for SIJ pathology in select patients who have failed conservative management. More recently, minimally invasive surgical (MIS) techniques have been developed. This study aimed to determine the trends in procedure volume and reimbursement rates for SIJ fusion. METHODS Publicly available Medicare databases were assessed using the National Summary Data Files for 2010 to 2020. Files were organized according to current procedural terminology (CPT) codes. CPT codes specific to open and MIS SI joint fusion (27279 and 27280) were identified and tracked. To track surgeon reimbursements, the CMS Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Look-Up Tool was used to extract facility prices. Descriptive statistics and linear regression were used to evaluate trends in procedure volume, utilization, and reimbursement rates. Compound annual growth rates were calculated, and discrepancies in inflation were corrected for using the Consumer Price Index. RESULTS A total of 33,963 SIJ fusions were conducted in the Medicare population between 2010 and 2020, with an overall increase in procedure volume of 2,350.9% from 318 cases in 2010 to 7,794 in 2020. Since the introduction of the 27279 CPT code in 2015, 8,806 cases (31.5%) have been open and 19,120 (68.5%) have been MIS. Surgeon reimbursement for open fusions increased nominally by 42.8% (inflation-adjusted increase of 20%) from $998 in 2010 to $1,425 in 2020. Meanwhile, reimbursement for MIS fusion experienced a nominal increase of 58.4% (inflation-adjusted increase of 44.9%) from $582 in 2015 to $922 in 2020. CONCLUSION SIJ fusion volume in the Medicare population has increased substantially in the past 10 years, with MIS SIJ fusion accounting for most of the procedures since the introduction of the 27279 CPT code in 2015. Reimbursement rates for surgeons have also increased for both open and MIS procedures, even after adjusting for inflation.
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- Vincent P Federico
- From the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
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Latif U, Hubbell PJ, Tubic G, Guerrero LA, Skaribas IM, Block JE. Minimally Invasive Postero-Inferior Sacroiliac Joint Fusion: Surgical Technique and Procedural Details. J Pers Med 2023; 13:1136. [PMID: 37511749 PMCID: PMC10381403 DOI: 10.3390/jpm13071136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Revised: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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(1) Background: Minimally invasive sacroiliac joint (SIJ) fusion is the preferred surgical intervention to treat chronically severe pain associated with SIJ degeneration and dysfunction. (2) Methods: This paper details the ten-step surgical procedure associated with the postero-inferior approach using the PsiF™ DNA Sacroiliac Joint Fusion System. (3) Results: The posterior surgical approach with an inferior operative trajectory (postero-inferior) utilizes easily identifiable landmarks to provide the safest, most direct access to the articular joint space for transfixing device placement. Implanting the device through the subchondral bone provides maximum fixation and stabilization of the joint by utilizing an optimal amount of cortical bone-implant interface. Approaching the joint from the inferior trajectory also places the implant perpendicular to the S1 endplate at a "pivot point" near the sacral axis of rotation, which addresses the most significant motion of the joint. (4) Conclusions: Further observational data from real-world clinical use are encouraged to further validate this procedure as the surgical preference for minimally invasive SIJ fusion.
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- Usman Latif
- Department of Anesthesiology, Pain and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Kansas Hospital, 4000 Cambridge St., Kansas City, KS 66160, USA
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- Southern Pain and Neurologic, 3348 W Esplanade Ave., Ste. A, Metairie, LA 70002, USA
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- Chicagoland Pain Management, 420 S. Schmidt Rd., Ste. 110, Bolingbrook, IL 60440, USA
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- Central Florida Pain Relief Centers, 683 Douglas Ave., Ste. 101, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714, USA
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- Independent Consultant, 2210 Jackson St., Ste. 401, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA
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The Durability and Efficacy of Cryopreserved Human Umbilical Cord Tissue Allograft for the Supplementation of Cartilage Defects Associated with the Sacroiliac Joint: A Case Series. REPORTS 2023. [DOI: 10.3390/reports6010012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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This Institutional Review Board (IRB)-approved retrospective observational protocol aims to report the safety and efficacy of birth tissue allografts applied in 38 patients with treatment-resistant sacroiliac (SI) joint pain. The research methodology consisted of an observational recording of the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) and the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC), which measure pain, stiffness, and physical function. No adverse events or adverse reactions were observed in the 38 patients. Statistically significant improvements in NPRS and WOMAC scores of the affected SI joint were reported after 90 days. The observational data suggests that Wharton’s jelly allograft applications are safe, minimally invasive, and efficacious. They may present an alternative to surgery for patients who fail conservative and procedural management of pain originating from chondral cartilage degeneration of the SI joint.
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Mehkri Y, Tishad A, Nichols S, Scott KW, Arias J, Lucke-Wold B, Rahmathulla G. Outcomes After Minimally Invasive Sacroiliac Joint Fusion: A Scoping Review. World Neurosurg 2022; 168:120-132. [PMID: 36174944 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2022.09.094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2022] [Revised: 09/19/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) dysfunction is a significant contributor to lower back pain. Although open surgical treatment for persistent pain has long been the standard, it is associated with significant surgical morbidity, high complication rates, and variable patient satisfaction. Minimally invasive SIJ fusion (MISJF) is a promising and effective approach. This scoping review was carried out to map the available evidence on outcomes after MISJF. METHODS This review was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines. Inclusion criteria were all full-text articles reporting on functional, clinical, and quality-of-life outcomes after MISJF. Exclusion criteria consisted of studies including patients with traumatic sacroiliac injuries or congenital spinal abnormalities, and procedures involving multiple spinal fusions or an open approach to SIJ fusion. RESULTS A total of 1305 studies were identified across 6 databases. After duplicate removal and further screening, 33 independent studies were included in our review. Regarding pain management, 21 studies reported visual analog scale scores, and all showed significant (>50%) reductions in pain at multiple time points postoperatively. Six studies reported on quality-of-life outcomes and showed significant increases, especially compared with nonsurgical treatment. CONCLUSIONS This study highlights the existing literature regarding outcomes after MISJF. MISJF provides favorable responses in quality-of-life metrics, pain scores, and overall postoperative outcomes in select patients. Although outcomes have been widely studied, more studies, especially prospectively designed and those without industry influence, should be performed to elucidate the optimal management of patients with intractable SIJ pain.
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- Yusuf Mehkri
- College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA.
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- College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Lillian S. Wells Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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Sarkar M, Maalouly J, Ruparel S, Choi J. Sacroiliac Joint Fusion: Fusion Rates and Clinical Improvement Using Minimally Invasive Approach and Intraoperative Navigation and Robotic Guidance. Asian Spine J 2022; 16:882-889. [PMID: 35184523 PMCID: PMC9827198 DOI: 10.31616/asj.2021.0058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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STUDY DESIGN This study adopted a retrospective study design. PURPOSE This study was designed to describe the fusion rate and technique and patient subjective improvement after sacroiliac (SI) joint fusion using a minimally invasive surgical (MIS) approach. OVERVIEW OF LITERATURE The SI joint can mimic radicular or discogenic pain localized to the lower back, gluteal region, or sacral region, posing a challenge in the diagnosis and treatment. This study determines the radiological fusion rate and patient reported subjective clinical outcomes of SI joint fusion using an MIS approach, comparing the use of the Rialto SI joint fusion system (Medtronic, Minneapolis, MN, USA) with the help of the Stealth Navigation System with the use of ExcelsiusGPS Robotic Navigation Platform (Globus Medical Inc., Audubon, PA, USA) using SI-LOK screws (Globus Medical Inc.). METHODS In this retrospective study, 43 consecutive patients who underwent SI joint fusion between August 2017 and February 2020 were enrolled; 60 SI joints were fused. The patients' fusion was documented on computed tomography or X-rays, and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) scores were used to determine patient subjective clinical outcomes. RESULTS A total of 60 joints were fused, including 26 joints fused using robotic guidance and 34 joints fused using the Stealth Navigation System. Student t-test was used to compare the mean preoperative VAS score (7.52±1.3) with the mean postoperative VAS score at the 12-month follow-up (1.43±1.22) (p<0.05). The SI joint fusion rate using this technique was 61% at 6 months, 96.4% at 12 months, and 100% at 18 months. CONCLUSIONS The use of navigation guidance or robotic assistance enables accurate percutaneous screw placement across the SI joint. The use of bone morphogenetic protein in the screw bore hastens fusion across the joint, improving patient-perceived pain.
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- Mehul Sarkar
- Department of Orthopaedics Spine Surgery, Dr Vasantrao Pawar Medical College and Hospital, Nashik,
India
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- Spine Ortho Clinic, The Bays Hospital, Mornington, VIC,
Australia
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- Department of Orthopaedic Spine Surgery, Global Hospital, Mumbai,
India
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- Spine Ortho Clinic, The Bays Hospital, Mornington, VIC,
Australia
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Montenegro TS, Hoelscher C, Hines K, Thalheimer S, Matias C, Wilent B, Harrop J, Heller JE. The Impact of Intraoperative Image-Guidance Modalities and Neurophysiologic Monitoring in the Safety of Sacroiliac Fusions. Global Spine J 2022; 12:1400-1406. [PMID: 33432824 PMCID: PMC9393999 DOI: 10.1177/2192568220981977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective observational cohort. OBJECTIVE A review of efficiency and safety of fluoroscopy and stereotactic navigation system for minimally invasive (MIS) Sacroiliac (SI) fusion through a lateral technique. METHODS Retrospective analysis of an observational cohort of 96 patients greater than 18 years old, that underwent MIS SI fusion guided by fluoroscopy or navigation between January 2013 and April 2020 with a minimum of 3 months follow-up. Intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) with a variable combination of electromyography (EMG), somatosensory evoked potentials (SSEPs) and motor evoked potentials (MEPs) was also utilized. RESULTS The overall complication rate in the study was 9.4%, and there was no difference between the fluoroscopy (10.1%), and navigation groups (8%). Neurological complication rate was 2.1%, without a significant difference between both intraoperative guidance modality groups (p = 0.227). There was a significant difference between the modalities of IONM used and the occurrence of neurological injury (p = 0.01).The 2 patients who had a neurological complication postoperatively were monitored only with EMG and SSEP, but none of the patients (n = 76) in which MEPs were utilized had neurologic complication. The mean pain improvement 3 months after surgery was greater in the navigation group (2.44 ± 2.72), but was not statistically different than the improvement in the fluoroscopy group (1.90 ± 2.07) (p = 0.301). CONCLUSIONS No difference in the safety of the procedure was found between the fluoroscopy and the stereotactic navigation techniques. The contribution of the IONM to the safety of SI fusions could not be determined, but the data indicates that MEPs provide the highest level of sensitivity.
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- Thiago Scharth Montenegro
- Department of Neurosurgery, Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience, Philadelphia, PA, USA,Thiago Scharth Montenegro, Division of Spine and Peripheral Nerve Surgery, Department of Neurological Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 901 Walnut Street, 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Clinical Neurophysiology, SpecialtyCare, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Chang E, Rains C, Ali R, Wines RC, Kahwati LC. Minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion for chronic sacroiliac joint pain: a systematic review. Spine J 2022; 22:1240-1253. [PMID: 35017057 DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2022.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2021] [Revised: 12/13/2021] [Accepted: 01/03/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND CONTEXT Sacroiliac (SI) joint pain causes significant disability and impairment to quality of life (QOL). Minimally invasive SI joint fusion is increasingly used to relieve chronic SI joint pain among patients who do not respond to nonsurgical treatment. PURPOSE To systematically review the existing literature to assess the effectiveness and safety of minimally invasive SI joint fusion. STUDY DESIGN/SETTING Systematic review. DATA SOURCES PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, and a clinical trial registry from database inception to June 30, 2021. STUDY SELECTION Eligible studies were primary research studies published in the English language, enrolled adults with SI joint pain, and compared SI joint fusion to nonsurgical interventions or alternative minimally invasive procedures. We included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) or controlled cohort studies (CCSs) that reported effectiveness (pain, physical function, QOL, opioid use) or safety outcomes (adverse events [AEs], revision surgeries) and uncontrolled studies that reported safety outcomes. DATA ABSTRACTION AND SYNTHESIS Data were abstracted into structured forms; two independent reviewers assessed risk of bias using standard instruments; certainty of evidence was rated using GRADE. RESULTS Forty studies (2 RCTs, 3 CCSs, and 35 uncontrolled studies) were included. Minimally invasive SI joint fusion with the iFuse Implant System appeared to result in larger improvements in pain (two RCTs: mean difference in visual analog scale -40.5 mm, 95% CI, -50.1 to -30.9; -38.1 mm, p<.0001) and larger improvements in physical function (mean difference in Oswestry Disability Index -25.4 points, 95% CI, -32.5 to -18.3; -19.8 points, p<.0001) compared to conservative management at 6 months. Improvements in pain and physical function for the RCTs appeared durable at 1- and 2-year follow-up. Findings were similar in one CCS. The two RCTs also found significant improvements in QOL at 6 months and 1 year. Opioid use may be improved at 6 months and 1 to 2 years. AEs appeared higher in the fusion group at 6 months. The incidence of revision surgery varied by study; the highest was 3.8% at 2 years. Two CCSs compared the effectiveness of alternative minimally invasive fusion procedures. One CCS compared iFuse to the Rialto SI Fusion System and reported no differences in pain, function, QOL, and revision surgeries from 6 months to 1 year. One CCS compared iFuse to percutaneous screw fixation and reported significantly fewer revisions among iFuse participants (mean difference -61.0%, 95% CI, -78.4% to -43.5%). The 35 uncontrolled studies had serious limitations and reported heterogeneous safety outcomes. Two of the larger studies reported a 13.2% incidence of complications from minimally invasive SI joint fusion at 90 days using an insurance claims database and a 3.1% incidence of revision surgery over 2.5 years using a postmarket surveillance database. CONCLUSIONS Among patients meeting diagnostic criteria for SI joint pain and who have not responded to conservative care, minimally invasive SI joint fusion is probably more effective than conservative management for reducing pain and opioid use and improving physical function and QOL. Fusion with iFuse and Rialto appear to have similar effectiveness. AEs appear to be higher for minimally invasive SI joint fusion than conservative management through 6 months. Based on evidence from uncontrolled studies, serious AEs from minimally invasive SI joint fusion may be higher in usual practice compared to what is reported in trials. The incidence of revision surgery is likely no higher than 3.8% at 2 years. Limited evidence is available that compares different minimally invasive devices.
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- Eva Chang
- Advocate Aurora Research Institute, 3075 Highland Parkway, Downers Grove, IL 60515.
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- Advocate Aurora Research Institute, 3075 Highland Parkway, Downers Grove, IL 60515
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- RTI-University of North Carolina Evidence-Based Practice Center, 3040 East Cornwallis Road, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2194, USA
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- RTI-University of North Carolina Evidence-Based Practice Center, 3040 East Cornwallis Road, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2194, USA
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- RTI-University of North Carolina Evidence-Based Practice Center, 3040 East Cornwallis Road, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2194, USA
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Rahl MD, Weistroffer J, Dall BE. Analysis of Complications in Sacroiliac Joint Fusions Using FDA 510(k) Cleared Devices. Clin Spine Surg 2022; 35:E363-E367. [PMID: 35239289 DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0000000000001264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Accepted: 09/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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STUDY DESIGN This was a level III-retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to present an unbiased report of the current rate of severe complications for Federal Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) cleared sacroiliac joint (SIJ) fusions and investigate the underlying cause of these complications. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA The number of yearly SIJ fusions is on an upward trend. Currently, the most utilized implants to fuse the SIJ have been FDA 510(k) cleared devices. Studies reporting on complications following SIJ fusions are mostly industry-sponsored. MATERIALS AND METHODS The Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience (MAUDE) database was searched for all reported FDA 510(k) cleared SIJ fusion device complications. Several data points were obtained from each report and recorded. The Hospital Inpatient National Statistics and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) was also searched for the number of SIJ fusions performed each year. RESULTS A search of the MAUDE database returned 1115 reports, with the first report on June 30, 2011, and the last report on July 28, 2020. Patient injury was the most common type of event reported at 97.5% (1080/1107). Death was reported in 3 patients (0.3%). Malposition was the most common device problem at 49.5% (548/1107). The root cause of these events was primarily user error at 58.2% (644/1107). Revision surgery or reoperation occurred in 92.8% (1028/1107) of reports. Data for SIJ fusions through CMS showed an overall trend of increasing yearly SIJ fusions. CONCLUSIONS The majority of complications reported to MAUDE for FDA 510(k) cleared SIJ fusion devices are user error due to improper placement of implants. These complications are likely underreported, and there is currently no formal tracking system of total SIJ fusions performed to calculate accurate complication and revision rates. Patient injury and health care costs can potentially be reduced with improved education, training, and oversight, which is currently lacking.
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- Michael D Rahl
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Western Michigan University School of Medicine, Kalamazoo, MI
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Kurosawa D, Murakami E, Koga H, Ozawa H. Three-Year Clinical Outcomes after Minimally Invasive Sacroiliac Joint Arthrodesis Using Triangular Implants in Japan: A Pilot Study of Five Cases. Spine Surg Relat Res 2022; 6:71-78. [PMID: 35224250 PMCID: PMC8842357 DOI: 10.22603/ssrr.2021-0028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2021] [Accepted: 03/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Introduction Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) arthrodesis using a minimally invasive technique, particularly the triangular implant system, is performed in patients with SIJ dysfunction in the United States and Europe. We report three-year clinical outcomes of the first minimally invasive SIJ arthrodesis procedures using the implants performed in Japan. Methods Five patients (one man and four women; age: 56.4±16.9 years) with SIJ pain who underwent SIJ arthrodesis using a triangular implant system in 2017 were included. In addition to operation time and blood loss, pain intensity (visual analog scale [VAS]) and functional impairment (Oswestry disability index [ODI]) were assessed preoperatively and at a 36-month follow-up. Implant loosening and osseous bridging across the joint were evaluated using computed tomography images, and patients' satisfaction with the surgery was also assessed at 12 and 36 months. Results The surgical time was 67.7±13.1 minutes, and blood loss was 7.4±6.9 mL. The mean VAS value improved significantly from 88.0±8.4 mm to 33.6±31.9 mm at 3 months and was maintained at 46.4±30.9 mm at 36 months (P<0.05). The mean ODI improved significantly from 76.4%±3.8% to 46.2%±21.9% at 6 months postoperatively (P<0.05) but had no significant improvements thereafter: 46.94±23.7% (12 months) and 66.4±8.6% (36 months). Three of five patients presented with at least one implant loosening on the sacrum side. No patient had osseous bridging across the joint. A total of 80% (4/5) of patients reported satisfaction with the surgery at 12 months and 60% (3/5) at 36 months. Conclusions The mean VAS value and ODI significantly improved until 6 months after the surgery. However, the mean ODI was reaggravated at 36 months after the surgery. Osseous bridging across the joint was not observed in all patients. We should carefully keep an eye on further long-term results to evaluate the implant.
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- Daisuke Kurosawa
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery / Low Back Pain and Sacroiliac Joint Center, JCHO Sendai Hospital
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery / Low Back Pain and Sacroiliac Joint Center, JCHO Sendai Hospital
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery / Kyushu Low Back pain and Sacroiliac Joint Center, Nanpu Hospital
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tohoku Medical and Pharmaceutical University School of Medicine
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Chaves JPG, Maalouly J, Choi JYS. Clinical results following robotic navigation guidance for sacroiliac joint fusion in 36 patients. Neurosurg Focus 2022; 52:E6. [DOI: 10.3171/2021.10.focus21523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2021] [Accepted: 10/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE
In this study, the authors aimed to describe a new technique of sacroiliac joint (SIJ) fusion using a robotic navigation guidance system and to document clinical results with patient-reported visual analog scale (VAS) scores.
METHODS
Patients diagnosed with SIJ dysfunction were surgically treated using 2 hydroxyapatite (HA)–coated, threaded screws with the aid of the robotic navigation system. In a total of 36 patients, 51 SIJs were fused during the study period. Patients’ VAS scores were used to determine clinical improvement in pain. Postoperative imaging at routine intervals during the follow-up period was also performed for assessment of radiological fusion. In addition, complication events were recorded, including reoperations.
RESULTS
All 36 patients had successful fusion evidenced by both CT and clinical assessment at the final follow-up. Two patients underwent reoperation because of screw loosening. The mean preoperative VAS score was 7.2 ± 1.1, and the mean 12-month postoperative VAS score was 1.6 ± 1.46. This difference was statistically significant (p < 0.05) and demonstrated a substantial clinical improvement in pain.
CONCLUSIONS
Robotic navigation–assisted SIJ fusion using 2 HA-coated, threaded screws placed across the joint was an acceptable technique that demonstrated reliable clinical results with a significant improvement in patient-reported VAS pain scores.
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Ballatori AM, Shahrestani S, Chen XT, Ton A, Wang JC, Buser Z. Propensity-matched Analysis of 1062 Patients Following Minimally Invasive Versus Open Sacroiliac Joint Fusion. Clin Spine Surg 2021; 34:E477-E482. [PMID: 34321394 DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0000000000001244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2020] [Accepted: 06/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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STUDY DESIGN This was a retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to compare the hospital charges and postoperative complications of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) and open approaches to sacroiliac joint (SIJ) fusion. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA The data source utilized in this study is the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project National Readmission Database (NRD) from 2016 and 2017. The NRD is a yearly nationally representative inpatient database from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality with information regarding patient demographics, diagnoses, procedures, and readmissions. MATERIALS AND METHODS The 2016-2017 NRD was used to identify 2521 patients receiving SIJ fusion with open (n=1990) or MIS approaches (n=531) for diagnosed sacrum pain, sacroiliitis, sacral instability, or spondylosis after excluding for those who received prior SIJ fusion, those diagnosed with neoplasms or trauma of the pelvis or sacrum, and nonelective procedures. We then one-to-one propensity-matched the open (n=531) to the MIS approach (n=531) for age, sex, and Charlson Comorbidity Index. Statistical analysis was performed to compare total hospital charges, immediate surgical complications, nonelective readmission rate, and 30-, 90-, and 180-day postoperative complications between the 2 approaches. RESULTS The mean total hospital charge was the only significant difference between 2 group. Open SIJ fusion had significantly higher charge compared with the MIS approach (open $101,061.90±$81,136.67; MIS $83,594.78±$49,086.00, P<0.0001). The open approach was associated with nonsignificant higher rates of novel lumbar pathology at 30-, 90-, and 180-day readmissions and revision surgeries at 30 and 180 days. MIS approach had higher rates nervous system complications at 30-, 90-, and 180-day readmission, as well as infection and urinary tract infection within 30 days, none being significant. Novel postprocedural pain was similar between the 2 groups at 90 and 180 days. CONCLUSIONS The current study found that open SIJ fusion was associated with significantly higher hospital charges. Although no significant differences in postoperative complications were found, there were several notable trends specific to each surgical approach.
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- Alexander M Ballatori
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
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Deer TR, Rupp A, Budwany R, Bovinet CJ, Chatas JW, Pyles ST, Azeem N, Li S, Naidu R, Antony A, Hagedorn JM, Sayed D. Pain Relief Salvage with a Novel Minimally Invasive Posterior Sacroiliac Joint Fusion Device in Patients with Previously Implanted Pain Devices and Therapies. J Pain Res 2021; 14:2709-2715. [PMID: 34512010 PMCID: PMC8421555 DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s325059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2021] [Accepted: 08/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Background Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) pain is a common cause of low back pain, a problem experienced by two-thirds of adults in the United States population. Traditionally, the management of persistent SIJ-related pain has involved conservative therapies (physical therapy, topical medications, oral anti-inflammatory medications), interventional therapies (SIJ steroid injections or ablation), and surgery (SIJ fusion; open and lateral approach). Recent advancements in technology have paved the way for SIJ fusion via a posterior approach, which aims to minimize complications and enhance recovery. Objective The purpose of this study is to introduce the concept of the posterior approach to SIJ fusion as a feasible adjunct and salvage technique for patients with inadequate pain relief from other minimally invasive surgical procedures, and to validate its efficacy through a retrospective multicenter data analysis. Design Multicenter retrospective observational study. Methods Patients with refractory SIJ pain were treated by interventional pain physicians at one of the eight different pain management centers. All patients underwent posterior SIJ fusion via the LinQTM sacroiliac fusion procedure. Demographical data were collected, in addition to patient-reported pain relief. Results A total of 111 patients were included in the study and underwent posterior SIJ fusion for refractory SIJ-related pain following the use of spinal cord stimulation (SCS), interspinous spacer (ISS), intrathecal drug delivery (IDDS), and/or minimally invasive lumbar decompression (MILD). Overall, the mean patient reported pain relief following posterior SIJ fusion was 67.6%. In patients with a history of failed back surgery syndrome, the mean patient reported pain relief was 76.5%. Conclusion In this retrospective case series of patients with continued intolerable pain following SCS, ISS, IDDS, or MILD, a novel posterior SIJ fusion device provided significant pain relief in a salvage manner. These early results suggest that this intervention may be a therapeutic option to consider in these patients.
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- Timothy R Deer
- The Spine & Nerve Centers of the Virginias, Charleston, WV, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA
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- Florida Spine & Pain Specialists, Riverview, FL, USA
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- Premier Pain Centers, Shrewsbury, NJ, USA
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- California Orthopedics & Spine, Larkspur, CA, USA
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- The Orthopaedic Institute, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Division of Pain Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA
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Lorio M, Kube R, Araghi A. International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery Policy 2020 Update-Minimally Invasive Surgical Sacroiliac Joint Fusion (for Chronic Sacroiliac Joint Pain): Coverage Indications, Limitations, and Medical Necessity. Int J Spine Surg 2020; 14:860-895. [PMID: 33560247 DOI: 10.14444/7156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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The index 2014 International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery Policy Statement-Minimally Invasive Surgical Sacroiliac Joint Fusion-was generated out of necessity to provide an International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision (ICD-9)-based background and emphasize tools to ensure correct diagnosis. A timely ICD-10-based 2016 update provided a granular threshold selection with improved level of evidence and a more robust and relevant database (Appendix Table A1). As procedures and treatment options have evolved, this 2020 update reviews and analyzes the expanding evidence base and provides guidance relating to differences between the lateral and dorsal surgical procedures for minimally invasive surgical sacroiliac joint fusion.
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- Morgan Lorio
- Advanced Orthopedics, Altamonte Springs, Florida
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- Prairie Spine & Pain Institute, Peoria, Illinois
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- The CORE Institute, Sun City West, Arizona
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Falowski S, Sayed D, Pope J, Patterson D, Fishman M, Gupta M, Mehta P. A Review and Algorithm in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Sacroiliac Joint Pain. J Pain Res 2020; 13:3337-3348. [PMID: 33335420 PMCID: PMC7737553 DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s279390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2020] [Accepted: 10/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The sacroiliac joint (SIJ) has been estimated to contribute to pain in as much as 38% of cases of lower back pain. There are no clear diagnostic or treatment pathways. This article seeks to establish a clearer pathway and algorithm for treating patients. METHODS The literature was reviewed in order to review the biomechanics, as well as establish the various diagnostic and treatment options. Diagnostic factors addressed include etiology, history, physical exam, and imaging studies. Treatment options reviewed include conservative measures, as well as interventional and surgical options. RESULTS Proposed criteria for diagnosis of sacroiliac joint dysfunction can include pain in the area of the sacroiliac joint, reproducible pain with provocative maneuvers, and pain relief with a local anesthetic injection into the SIJ. Conventional non-surgical therapies such as medications, physical therapy, radiofrequency denervation, and direct SI joint injections may have some limited durability in therapeutic benefit. Surgical fixation can be by a lateral or posterior/posterior oblique approach with the literature supporting minimally invasive options for improving pain and function and maintaining a low adverse event profile. CONCLUSION SIJ pain is felt to be an underdiagnosed and undertreated element of LBP. There is an emerging disconnect between the growing incidence of diagnosed SI pathology and underwhelming treatment efficacy of medical treatment. This has led to an increase in SI joint fixation. We have created a clearer diagnostic and treatment pathway to establish an algorithm for patients that can include conservative measures and interventional techniques once the diagnosis is identified.
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- Steven Falowski
- Neurosurgical Associates of Lancaster, Lancaster, PA17601, USA
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- Evolve Restorative Center, Santa Rosa, CA, USA
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- Center for Interventional Pain and Spine, Lancaster, PA, USA
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Claus CF, Lytle E, Kaufmann A, Tong D, Bahoura M, Garmo L, Richards B, Soo TM, Houseman C. Minimally Invasive Sacroiliac Joint Fusion Using Triangular Titanium versus Cylindrical Threaded Implants: A Comparison of Patient-Reported Outcomes. World Neurosurg 2019; 133:e745-e750. [PMID: 31605853 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.09.150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2019] [Revised: 09/26/2019] [Accepted: 09/27/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Minimally invasive fusion of the sacroiliac (SI) joint has gained popularity for the treatment of refractory dysfunction. The purpose of this study was to compare the clinical outcomes of minimally invasive SI joint fusion between cylindrical threaded implants (CTIs) and triangular dowel implants (TDIs). METHODS We retrospectively reviewed consecutive patients who underwent SI joint fusions with either CTIs or TDIs. Data collected included patient demographics, perioperative data, and all patient-reported outcomes (PROs) including postoperative visual analog scale (VAS), Oswestry Disability Index, and Short Form-12 at 6 months and 1 year. The change from baseline PROs between the cohorts was analyzed as the primary outcome. Secondary outcomes included revision rates and time to revision between the two cohorts. A P value <0.05 was considered significant. RESULTS One hundred fifty-six consecutive patients underwent SI joint fusion, 74 patients with CTIs and 82 with TDIs. There was a significant difference in procedure length with CTI averaging 60.0 minutes (confidence interval: 55.7-64.3) and TDI averaging 41.2 minutes (confidence interval: 38.4-43.9, P < 0.0005). In both cohorts, there was a significant improvement in all PROs at 6 months when compared with preoperative values. However, when compared, there was no significant difference between the cohorts at 6-month follow-up or 1-year follow-up for either VAS-back, VAS-leg, Oswestry Disability Index, or Short Form-12. A 6.1% revision rate in the CTI cohort was observed compared with a 2.4% revision rate in the TDI cohort (P = 0.11). CONCLUSIONS SI joint fusions with TDI or CTI offer a significant improvement in pain, disability, and quality of life. However, no difference was observed between devices to suggest superior clinical outcomes. Increased revision rates in the Rialto group warrants further investigation.
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- Chad F Claus
- Division of Neurosurgery, Ascension Providence Hospital, Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine, Southfield, Michigan, USA.
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Ascension Providence Hospital, Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine, Southfield, Michigan, USA
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Ascension Providence Hospital, Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine, Southfield, Michigan, USA
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Ascension Providence Hospital, Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine, Southfield, Michigan, USA
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Ascension Providence Hospital, Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine, Southfield, Michigan, USA
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Ascension Providence Hospital, Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine, Southfield, Michigan, USA
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Ascension Providence Hospital, Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine, Southfield, Michigan, USA
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Ascension Providence Hospital, Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine, Southfield, Michigan, USA
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Ascension Providence Hospital, Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine, Southfield, Michigan, USA
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Park SA, Kwak DS, Cho HJ. Technical variation of trans-articular sacroiliac joint (SIJ) fusion using three screws considering the effects of sacral dysplasia in patients with non-traumatic SIJ pain. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2019; 20:386. [PMID: 31455346 PMCID: PMC6712884 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-019-2771-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2019] [Accepted: 08/19/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background This study evaluated the technical adequacy of trans-articular sacroiliac joint (SIJ) fusion using three screws for non-traumatic SIJ pain, considering different grades of sacral dysplasia. Methods Cadaveric CT data of unilateral sacropelvic complexes for 72 individuals (53.4 ± 8.4 years) were selected. A 3D model was reformatted into the plain lateral radiograph to mark the articular surface of the SIJ. Subjects were classified into dysplastic (DYS) and non-dysplastic sacrum (NDS) groups. Proximal (PS), middle (MS), and distal screws (DS) with 10-mm diameter were virtually introduced to the iliac bone and the SIJ on the lateral image with a 5-mm safety margin. On a corresponding axial image, each screw was advanced vertically to the sagittal plane with the same safety margin. The entry points for each screw to the endplate of S1 (S2) and to the corresponding anterior sacral margin on the lateral image were measured, along with the maximal screw lengths on the axial image. Whether each screw passed through the SIJ was determined. Different types of sacral dysplasia and screws were compared statistically. Results Thirty-eight (26.4%) cases were DYS, and 106 (73.6%) were NDS. The entry points of all screws were significantly more distal in DYS than in NDS groups. The PS and MS screw lengths differed significantly between the 2 groups. Incidences of short sacral fixation (< 10 mm) were significantly higher for the DS in both NDS (38.7%) and DYS (39.5%) groups. Incidences of screw pass were lowest for the MS in both NDS (43.4%) and DYS (47.4%) groups. Conclusions Sacral dysplasia locates the SIJ more distally and therefore affects the entry point locations and screw lengths for all screws in trans-articular SIJ fusion, compared with a non-dysplastic sacrum. Moreover, three-screw fixation risks the development of unstable DS fixation and a high extra-articular fixation rate in MS.
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- Soo-An Park
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chung General Hospital, 76 Sujeong-ro, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 13316, South Korea
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- Catholic Institute of Applied Anatomy / Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 222 Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 06591, South Korea.
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- Catholic Institute of Applied Anatomy / Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 222 Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 06591, South Korea
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Cleveland AW, Nhan DT, Akiyama M, Kleck CJ, Noshchenko A, Patel VV. Mini-open sacroiliac joint fusion with direct bone grafting and minimally invasive fixation using intraoperative navigation. JOURNAL OF SPINE SURGERY 2019; 5:31-37. [PMID: 31032436 DOI: 10.21037/jss.2019.01.04] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Background Describe a novel technique for sacroiliac arthrodesis using intraoperative navigation, direct bone grafting, and minimally invasive implants. Report on the outcomes of the first cohort of these patients. Methods Institutional review board (IRB) approved, single center, two surgeon, retrospective study. Results All patients were 18 years or older, primary sacroiliac fusions, and underwent novel technique described. Fifty patients underwent 57 surgeries. Twelve male/38 female patients. All received three sacroiliac implants. Average blood loss 42.8 mL. Average length of stay 1.9 nights. Average follow-up 13.96±13 months. Statistically significant improvements in Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) scores (<0.001) for all time periods 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months compared to preop. Other outcomes scores [Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), and Denver Sacroiliac Joint Questionnaire (DSIJQ)] also showed a general trend for clinical improvement at all postoperative time periods. Of 2/57 (3.5%) complications were identified. No patients required surgical revision within the study window. Conclusions Limited open sacroiliac arthrodesis using minimally invasive implants, intraoperative navigation, and direct open bone grafting is safe and demonstrates clinical benefit, similar to other techniques for minimally invasive sacroiliac arthrodesis. There is potential for improved long-term outcomes from increased union rates. Keywords Sacroiliac dysfunction; minimally invasive sacroiliac fusion; open sacroiliac fusion; navigation.
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- Department of Orthopedics, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA
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Pelvic orthosis effects on posterior pelvis kinematics An in-vitro biomechanical study. Sci Rep 2018; 8:15980. [PMID: 30374032 PMCID: PMC6206162 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-34387-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2018] [Accepted: 10/15/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The sacroiliac joint (SIJ) is a well-known source of low back pain, with increasing interest for both conservative and surgical treatment. Alterations in pelvis kinematics are hypothesized as a contributor to SIJ pain and pelvic orthoses one treatment option, but their effects on the pelvis are poorly understood. Alterations in movement patterns induced by the application of pelvic orthoses were determined in five human cadaveric pelvises. Deformations were obtained from the lumbosacral transition and the bilateral SIJ, using digital image correlation and a customized routine to compute the movements within the pelvis. Significant alterations were found for the movements at the SIJ, in particular a vast increase in axial (x-axis) rotation, accompanied by increased inferior (y-) translation of the sacrum relative to the ilium. Movement patterns at the lumbosacral transition changed, causing increases in axial rotation and decreased inferior translation of L5 relative to S1. Using a physiologic mode of load application gives novel insights into the potential effects of pelvic orthoses. The results of these in-vitro experiments vary markedly from previous experiments with loading limited to two or less axes. Furthermore, the influence of pelvic orthoses on the lumbosacral transition warrants further investigation.
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Wagner R, Telfeian AE, Krzok G, Iprenburg M. Endoscopic Surgical Technique for Treating Sacral Radiculopathy Secondary to S1 Nerve Compression After Minimally Invasive Sacroiliac Joint Fusion: Technical Note. World Neurosurg 2018; 119:349-352. [PMID: 30149171 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2018.08.110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2018] [Revised: 08/13/2018] [Accepted: 08/14/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Sacroiliac (SI) joint fusion is considered for the treatment of degenerative sacroiliitis. The procedure has increased in popularity for patients who have exhausted less invasive treatment options since the development of percutaneous SI joint fusion systems. One possible complication of the procedure is a sacral radiculopathy that can result from compression of the S1 nerve by the SI joint fusion implant. Others have described revising the implant by removing it and replacing it with a shorter implant. METHODS Here we describe a minimally invasive endoscopic S1 nerve root decompression that does not require removing or revising the SI fusion implant. RESULTS The postoperative course was uneventful, and the patient's radicular pain improved immediately after surgery. Six months after his endoscopic procedure, the patient had no clinical symptoms related to the S1 nerve root compression and was symptomatically improved from her sacroiliac pain. CONCLUSIONS This technical note is for others to consider as a possible minimally invasive solution for the treatment of lumbar radiculopathy after a minimally invasive SI joint fusion procedure.
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- Ralf Wagner
- Ligamenta Spine Centre, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Rhode Island Hospital, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA.
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Virk SS, Phillips FM, Khan SN. Factors Affecting Utilization of Steroid Injections in the Treatment of Lumbosacral Degenerative Conditions in the United States. Int J Spine Surg 2018; 12:139-148. [PMID: 30276073 PMCID: PMC6159722 DOI: 10.14444/5021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Lumbar degenerative conditions are an extremely common set of diagnoses with a large spectrum of treatment options. Epidural steroid injections (ESI) are widely used but have come under increased scrutiny as we move toward a value-based model of health care. We assessed current utilization of epidural steroid injections, changes in utilization over time, and the influence of payer type and geographic region within the United States on their utilization. In addition, we analyzed the relationship between ESIs and surgical rates across states. METHODS The Medicare 5% national sample administrative database (SAF5) and a large national database from a commercial health care company (HORTHO) were used to catalog clinical data for patients with lumbar degenerative conditions. Specific queries into the rate of ESIs and lumbar surgery were also performed within this group. RESULTS There were 4 108 121 patients found between 2005 and 2015 in the SAF5 and HORTHO databases carrying a diagnosis related to lumbar degenerative conditions. The overall yearly injection rates for patients with lumbar degenerative conditions ranged from 9.84% to 10.18%. In patients older than 65, the rate of ESI was higher for Medicare as compared with private payer insurance (16.27% versus 14.14%, P < .001). There was a higher rate of ESI for patients who eventually underwent surgery in the Medicare group as compared with the commercial group (55.30% versus 40.40%, P < .001). There was a positive correlation between rates of ESI with the rate of surgery between states. CONCLUSIONS There is considerable variation in treatment of lumbar degenerative conditions with ESI based on payer type. There was increased utilization of lumbar ESI between 2007 and 2012, although this change was less than 0.5%. The data also suggest a positive correlation between rates of ESIs and surgical intervention across states. This points to areas in the country with high utilization of both ESI and surgery in the treatment of lumbar degenerative conditions. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III, economic and decision analysis.
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- Sohrab S Virk
- Department of Orthopaedics, Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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Choma TJ, Mroz TE, Goldstein CL, Arnold P, Shamji MF. Emerging Techniques in Degenerative Thoracolumbar Surgery. Neurosurgery 2017; 80:S55-S60. [PMID: 28350946 DOI: 10.1093/neuros/nyw079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2016] [Accepted: 11/21/2016] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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There continue to be incremental advances in thoracolumbar spine surgery techniques in attempts to achieve more predictable outcomes, minimize risk of complications, speed recovery, and minimize the costs of these interventions. This paper reviews recent literature with regard to emerging techniques of interest in the surgical treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis, fusion fixation and graft material, degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis, and thoracolumbar deformity and sacroiliac joint degeneration. There continue to be advances in minimal access options in these areas, although robust outcome data are heterogeneous in its support. The evidence in support of sacroiliac fusion appears to be growing more robust in the properly selected patient.
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- Theodore J Choma
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Missouri, Columbia, Miss-ouri
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- Departments of Orthopaedic and Neurological Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Neuro-surgery, University of Kansas, Kansas City, Kansas
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- Department of Surgery, Uni-versity of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.,Divi-sion of Neurosurgery, Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto, Canada
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Cher D. Rates reported by Schoell et al. are of questionable validity. Spine J 2017; 17:158. [PMID: 27838138 DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2016.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2016] [Accepted: 09/07/2016] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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- Daniel Cher
- SI-BONE, Inc, 3055 Olin Ave, Suite 2200, San Jose, CA 95128, USA
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