Sacroiliac Joint

The Sacroiliac Joint is the joint located between the ilium and the sacrum. Essentially, it is the connecting point of the spine and the pelvis. The SI joint is a weight-bearing joint that provides shock absorption and stability for the spine during walking and other day-to-day activities. It is supported by strong ligaments and has a very limited range of motion.

FAQs

SI joint pain can be caused by a number of things including injuries, pregnancy, and prior spinal surgeries. Pain caused by the SI joint is usually centered in the lower back and/or buttocks, but can also radiate to the groin or down into the legs
The pain caused by the dysfunction of the SI joint is frequently confused with pain caused by problems of the lumbar spine. Discuss the frequency, intensity, and range of the pain with your doctor so he or she can determine if the SI joint could be the source of discomfort. After a physical examination, your doctor will conduct a series of provocative tests to determine if the SI joint is, in fact, the cause of your pain
If testing determines that it is probable that the SI Joint is the source of pain, the doctor may then choose one of a few different conservative pain management techniques. Primarily he or she will administer injections directly into the SI Joint to temporarily control discomfort. If these methods fail to manage your symptoms, ask your doctor about SIFix®
There are multiple different approaches and implant materials available to treat your pain. Discuss with your doctor to see which one is right for you.
SIFIX is a minimally invasive procedure and patients are typically up and walking on the same day. Patients can expect to return to their normal routine with light activity for 7-10 days. Your physician will provide detailed instructions for your post-op guidelines to specifically fit your lifestyle.

Facet and Lumbar

The facet joints are the connections between the bones of the spine. The nerve roots pass through these joints to go from the spinal cord to the arms, legs, and other parts of the body. These joints also allow the spine to bend and twist, and they keep the back from slipping too far forward or twisting without limits.

Facet Joint

Lumbar

The lumbar spine, comprising the lower five vertebrae, is a vital part of the spine that provides stability and support for the body, enabling movement and balance. It's located below the 12 thoracic vertebrae and above the sacrum. These vertebrae are larger and more block-like than those in other regions of the spine, with the L5 vertebra being the largest.

FAQs

The cause of facet joint or lumbar spine pain is largely dependent on the region of the spine associated; aging and trauma are two of the main associated causes. As you grow older the structures that support your spine can wear down, in turn, causing pain and discomfort.
Seeing a physician knowledgeable in spine and pain disorders will help you achieve an accurate diagnosis. Discuss the frequency and intensity of pain with your doctor so he or she can determine the source of your discomfort. After physical examination, your doctor will conduct diagnostic tests to determine if the facet joints are, in fact, the cause of your pain or another area of your lumbar spine.
Once your doctor confirms your discomfort is from your facet joints or lumbar region, they may then choose one of the few conservative pain management techniques. primarily he or she will administer injections directly into the source to temporarily control pain. If all methods fail to manage your symptoms, ask your doctor about what treatment might be right for you.
SpineFixx offers multiple minimally invasive procedure and patients are typically up and walking on the same day. Patients can expect to return to their normal routine with light activity for 10-14 days. Your physician will provide detailed instructions for your post-op guidelines to specifically fit your lifestyle.

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