The sacroiliac joints, or SI joints, are two joints that conjoin the lower aspect of your spine to the pelvis. Although these joints are small, they're very mighty. The SI joints transfer the upper body's load to the legs.
The SI joints also provide stability to the spine and pelvis until they sustain wear-and-tear. Typically, the joints only have a minor amount of movement, but they can become unstable, leading to pain in the lower back and legs.
Conservative treatments may help SI joint pain, but they're not always successful. If you're at your wits' end with SI joint discomfort, Dr. Steven J. Svabek and his team provide SI joint fusion with the cutting-edge iFuse Implant System®.
Dr. Svabek is an experienced orthopedic surgeon who offers spine surgery for SI joint dysfunction. He's happy to offer the iFuse Implant System because of its amazing benefits for your spine.
The iFuse Implant System is a revolutionary way to fuse the SI joints. It consists of three titanium implants that Dr. Svabek places during minimally invasive surgery.
The goal of the iFuse system is to provide stability and pain relief to people living with SI dysfunction. It's a better option for many patients than traditional open forms of SI fusion surgery.
The system's implants are triangular-shaped, which helps support the joint and allows it to regain its normal function. The entire procedure only takes about an hour. It allows you to return to your normal activities faster than open surgery.
The SI joints don't usually move much – but when they do, it causes pain, stiffness, and numbness in the lower back, buttocks, and legs. Various issues lead to sacroiliac joint dysfunction, including:
When these issues affect the SI joints, they cause back pain and instability in the pelvis. The instability can pinch nerves and lead to sciatic-like symptoms and back pain that affect every aspect of life.
The iFuse Implant System utilizes three titanium implants to stabilize the SI joints. The implants prevent the joints from moving too much, eliminating pain and restoring the joints' function.
But why should you choose the iFuse Implant System over traditional SI joint fusion surgery? Dr. Svabek offers the iFuse system over conventional surgery for many reasons, primarily because of its significant advantages.
If you qualify for the iFuse Implant System, you can count on various benefits, four of which include:
Long-term SI joint dysfunction often leads to pain medication use. If you're using opioids, your chances of addiction and dependence increase the longer you're on these medications.
Although the iFuse system requires surgery, it offers a permanent solution to SI joint dysfunction. The fusion allows the joints to stay in place, provide stability, and reduce pain to the point that pain medicine may no longer be needed.
One of the major benefits of the iFuse Implant System is its minimally invasive approach. Dr. Svabek only needs to make a tiny incision on the side of the buttocks, which allows him to reach the joints using fluoroscopy, a live form of X-ray imaging.
After the procedure, you only have a small incision, which heals much quicker than traditional open incisions and allows you to recover quickly.
The implants and minimally invasive surgery allow you to return to your normal activities faster than open surgery. Knowing what to expect and following our post-surgery recommendations can help you recover faster.
SI joint dysfunction makes it difficult to do anything that requires using your pelvis and back. The iFuse Implant System offers a long-term pain relief option that stabilizes the joints and provides the shock absorption you need to do everything you love.
Call our Coral Springs, Florida, office to schedule a consultation with Dr. Svabek to discuss SI joint dysfunction and surgery. You can also send our team a message right here on the website.
