Denver Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Fusion
Finding a long term solution for debilitating lower back and pelvic discomfort is highly achievable when you explore Sacroiliac Joint Fusion. The dedicated medical professionals at MD Pain proudly serve the Denver Metro and Colorado Springs area with years of trusted experience in specialized pain management. We prioritize your complete wellness by offering advanced procedures designed to restore your daily mobility and independence.
Advanced SI Joint Fusion Procedures Near You
When conservative treatments no longer provide the relief you need, finding a trusted specialist near you becomes a top priority. Our seasoned experts utilize a minimally invasive approach to securely stabilize your injured joint and significantly improve your quality of life. We understand how important it is for Colorado residents to stay active and enjoy the beautiful mountain trails without limitation.
The specialized posterior approach we utilize involves inserting strategically designed implants directly into the affected joint space through a very small incision. This innovative method provides several remarkable benefits for patients seeking lasting comfort and improved functionality.
- A minimally invasive procedure to stabilize an injured sacroiliac joint and relieve pain
- For people who are experiencing intense debilitation pain from an injured sacroiliac joint
- Forty-five-minute minimally invasive procedure, typically with a quick recovery of a few weeks
Furthermore, our comprehensive care plans address a wide variety of interconnected conditions to ensure your complete vitality. The dedicated team at MD Pain effectively manages complex spine pain, radiating neck pain, ongoing hip pain, and persistent knee pain alongside your primary lower body concerns.
Diagnosing Your Symptoms and Building a Care Plan
Accurate diagnosis is the cornerstone of every successful medical intervention we provide. Before moving forward with surgical options, our clinical experts carefully evaluate your unique symptoms including groin discomfort, leg instability, and radiating lower back pain. We frequently utilize localized anesthetic injections guided by advanced imaging to precisely confirm that the sacroiliac joint is the true source of your daily struggle.
Securing complete confidence in your medical decisions requires clear communication and thoroughly answered questions. Our compassionate providers bring immense longevity and trust to every patient interaction to ensure you feel completely supported on your wellness journey.
Common Patient Inquiries About Joint Stabilization
A variety of tests performed during physical examination may help reveal the SI joint as the cause of your symptoms. Sometimes, X-rays, CT-scan or MRI may be helpful in the diagnosis of SI joint-related problems.
The most relied upon method to accurately determine whether the SI joint is the cause of your low back pain symptoms is to inject the SI joint with a local anesthetic. The injection will be delivered under either X-ray or CT guidance to verify accurate placement of the needle in the SI joint. If your symptoms are decreased by at least 50%, it can be concluded that the SI joint is either the source of or a major contributor to your low back pain. If the level of pain does not change after SI joint injection, it is less likely that the SI joint is the cause of your low back pain.
- Lower back pain
- Pelvis / buttock pain
- Hip / groin pain
- Pain radiating down one or both legs
- Feeling of leg instability (buckling, giving way)
- Disturbed sleep patterns due to pain
- Disturbed sitting patterns (unable to sit for long periods, sitting on one side)
- Pain going from sitting to standing
Initial treatment for sacroiliac joint pain may involve physical therapy, pain medications, injections or bracing with a belt. Another intervention is radiofrequency ablation, an image-guided procedure that interrupts the pain signal traveling from the sacroiliac joint to the brain.
If these treatments don’t bring significant or long lasting relief, patients may ultimately choose a surgery called sacroiliac joint fusion.
Posterior SI Joint Fusion allows your doctor to stabilize your SI joint from a familiar posterior approach by inserting strategically designed implants directly into the joint. The procedure is done through a small incision and typically takes less than one hour. Patient testimonials have demonstrated that treatment with the Posterior SI Joint Fusion system (available since early 20l4) improved pain, patient function, and quality of life.
The sacroiliac joints securely connect the sacrum at the base of your spine to the iliac bones making up your pelvis. When these critical connections become damaged or unstable, the resulting inflammation can cause intense discomfort that radiates throughout your lower body. The specialists at MD Pain are highly trained to identify and treat this specific joint dysfunction to help you regain your normal activity levels.
Determining your ideal treatment path begins with a comprehensive evaluation at MD Pain to review your complete medical history and current symptoms. We carefully map your pain patterns and typically perform specific diagnostic injections to confirm the exact source of your discomfort. If previous therapies have not provided adequate relief, your provider at MD Pain will discuss if this minimally invasive stabilization is right for you.
Because this procedure is highly focused and minimally invasive, most patients experience a relatively quick return to their daily routines. The clinical experts at MD Pain typically advise planning for a recovery period spanning just a few weeks while your body heals. Your dedicated physician at MD Pain will provide highly detailed post operative instructions to ensure your healing journey is as smooth and comfortable as possible.
Yes, many patients with severe sacroiliac joint issues frequently experience a distressing sensation of leg instability or giving way when standing. By securely stabilizing the compromised joint, the advanced procedures at MD Pain directly address the underlying cause of that buckling feeling. The primary goal at MD Pain is to fully restore your structural support so you can walk and stand with complete confidence.