Why Choose iFuse?
Traditional sacroiliac joint fixation involves open surgery that may take several hours. Open surgery typically involves a large incision to access the SI joint, bone removal, and adding bone graft to help the joint heal. Open surgery usually translates into several days of hospitalization. The potential advantages of the SI-BONE® iFuse Implant System® include:
- Less invasive approach than an open surgical procedure
Means: minimal incision size, less soft tissue stripping - Simpler approach than an open surgical procedure
Means: minimal blood loss and fewer complications - The iFuse Implant System is designed to be 3 times stronger than screws under bending loads. iFuse is a biomechanically rigorous implant designed to stabilize the heavily loaded SI joint.
Means: confidence, no conflicts with lumbar fixation devices, and simple to implant
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About the Procedure
SI joint fusion using iFuse is performed in an operating room under general or spinal anesthesia. Your doctor uses a specially designed system to guide the instruments that prepare the bone and insert the iFuse Implants. The surgical technique and the iFuse Implant System is designed to offer the maximum protection to your surrounding tissues and minimize soft tissue exposure.
The entire procedure is performed through a small incision (2-3cm) made along the side of your buttock. During the procedure fluoroscopy (real time X-ray) provides your doctor visual feedback to enable proper placement of the implants. The number of implants used depends upon your size.
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Post-operative X-ray shows SI joint fusion with the iFuse Fusion Implants
The procedure typically takes about an hour. Your doctor will make the decision for how many days that you remain in the hospital based on your post-surgical status.
Watch the iFuse procedural animation and listen to Dr. Garfin's comments about iFuse
This information is not intended to take the place of a doctor’s advice. Please keep in mind that treatment and outcome results vary among patients. Consult with your doctor about possible treatment benefits, complications and risks. Your doctor can provide a complete list of indications, precautions, warnings, clinical results, and other important medical information.
As with any surgery, there are risks and potential complications. Please review the iFuse Implant System Package for more information regarding product use, precautions and complications.
