Randomized Controlled Trial of Minimally Invasive Sacroiliac Joint Fusion Using Triangular Titanium Implants vs Nonsurgical Management for Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

W. Polly, David; Cher, Daniel; D. Wine, Kathryn; G. Whang, Peter; Frank, Clay; Harvey, Charles; Lockstadt, Harry; A. Glaser, John; Limoni, Robert; N. Sembrano, Jonathan

doi:10.1227/neu.0000000000000988

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Randomized Controlled Trial of Minimally Invasive Sacroiliac Joint Fusion Using Triangular Titanium Implants vs Nonsurgical Management for Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

Published in Neurosurgery • Aug 20, 2015

Authors:

David W. Polly

Daniel Cher

Kathryn D. Wine

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) dysfunction is a prevalent cause of chronic, unremitting lower back pain. OBJECTIVE: To concurrently compare outcomes after surgical and nonsurgical treatment for chronic SIJ dysfunction. METHODS: A total of 148 subjects with SIJ dysfunction were randomly assigned ...

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Medicine

Oswestry Disability Index

Sacroiliac joint

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