2018
Long-term prospective outcomes after minimally invasive trans-iliac sacroiliac joint fusion using triangular titanium implants
Darr E, Meyer SC, Whang PG, Kovalsky D, Frank C, Lockstadt H, Limoni R, Redmond A, Ploska P, Oh MY, Cher D, Chowdhary A. Long-term prospective outcomes after minimally invasive trans-iliac sacroiliac joint fusion using triangular titanium implants. Medical Devices Evidence And Research 2018, 11: 113-121. PMID: 29674852, PMCID: PMC5898880, DOI: 10.2147/mder.s160989.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSacroiliac joint fusionTriangular titanium implantsOswestry Disability IndexProportion of subjectsPain scoresJoint dysfunctionJoint fusionChronic sacroiliac joint dysfunctionMean Oswestry Disability IndexPreoperative Oswestry Disability IndexInvasive Sacroiliac Joint FusionSI joint dysfunctionUnderwent revision surgeryProspective clinical trialsLong-term followSacroiliac joint dysfunctionSacroiliac joint disruptionHigh satisfaction rateQuality of lifeEarly time pointsButtock painDegenerative sacroiliitisDisability IndexImproved painSIJ pain
2016
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. Two-Year Outcomes from a Randomized Controlled Trial of Minimally Invasive Sacroiliac Joint Fusion vs. Non-Surgical Management for Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction. The International Journal Of Spine Surgery 2016, 10: 28. PMID: 27652199, PMCID: PMC5027818, DOI: 10.14444/3028.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSubstantial clinical benefitNon-surgical treatmentSacroiliac joint dysfunctionTriangular titanium implantsClinical improvementMonth 24Clinical benefitSIJ painNSM groupSIJ dysfunctionJoint dysfunctionChronic low back painInvasive Sacroiliac Joint FusionChronic SIJ dysfunctionUnderwent revision surgeryNon-surgical managementTwo-Year OutcomesSacroiliac joint fusionLow back painProportion of subjectsQuality of lifeODI scoresSIJ fusionPain scoresSurgery group