The effect of 3D virtual surgical planning in sacroiliac joint fusion.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sacroiliac (SI) dysfunction causes of up to 30 % of lower back pain. When conservative treatment is insufficient, SI joint fusion (SIJF) can be indicated to reduce pain. Due to high anatomical variability, poor visibility during intraoperative 2D fluoroscopic imaging, and the absence of 3D spatial information, placing the implant in a stable configuration without damaging critical structures is challenging. To improve patient outcomes, a virtual surgical planning (VSP) method using simulated fluoroscopic images has been developed.

Research question

What is the effect of VSP on patient outcomes, including complications, pain scores, satisfaction scores, and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) scores?

Methods

This retrospective case-control study compared procedu

SUBMITTER: Kampkuiper N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12318284 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature