Posterior oblique technique for sacroiliac joint fusion leads to greater pain relief and similar improvement in function compared to the lateral technique: A retrospective, comparative study

ABSTRACT: Highlights • Data analysis suggests better functionality for the posterior oblique vs. lateral technique using ODI.• Data analysis suggests greater pain reduction with the posterior oblique vs. lateral technique using VAS.• Prior lumbar fusion did not affect SIJ fusion outcomes via posterior oblique technique.• Posterior oblique technique reduced operative time >50% compared to lateral technique.• Shorter hospital stay for patients who underwent SIJ fusion via the posterior oblique technique.

Background

Management of chronic sacroiliac joint (SIJ) pain among patients who do not respond to nonsurgical treatment is increasingly turning toward minimally invasive SIJ fusion. There are different techniques available to perform this procedure, with the lateral technique being more commo

SUBMITTER: Cahueque M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10470410 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature