Si Treatment/Fusion

Your back is made from a number of complex structures and components, and the spine, in particular, is devilishly complex in its composition. The back connects to various aspects of your body, and so it should hardly come as a surprise that, at times, issues can arise. Many people experience issues with their lower back, and that’s where our SI treatment and fusion services come into play. The sacroiliac joints are a major cause of issues for the people of the United States, but with the assistance of a highly trained and deeply experienced spine surgery operator, you can overcome any problems you’re experiencing to get back to your optimal condition. At William Muñoz, M.D. we’ll take whichever steps are needed to ensure that you get the outcome that you’re searching for. Learn more about SI fusion, and the way we’ll treat you, by reading on below. For any lingering doubts or queries, you can reach out to our customer service representatives. 

What are the Sacroiliac Joints?

With regard to SI treatment and fusion, the area of concern is your lower back, and specifically, we’ll be looking at the sacroiliac joints. These are the joints that connect your lower spine and your pelvis. This is an area of your body that takes on a lot of pressure, and it’s not uncommon for people to suffer from pain and discomfort in this region. The condition most commonly associated with these joints is sacroiliitis, which is where the joints become inflamed. You’ll experience pain in your buttocks and your lower back, and it can even spread down your legs in some circumstances.

Difficult Diagnoses

As mentioned previously, there are a number of conditions that might cause you to experience pain in your back – and in your lower back, more specifically. This is why many people struggle to get the proper diagnoses required for a SI fusion treatment. Sacroiliitis presents symptoms that could be associated with other conditions, and that can measurably slow down the treatment process for some patients. Our experienced doctors and surgeons have the knowledge and understanding to get to the bottom of your situation without any unnecessary delays.

Exploring Non-Surgical Treatments

A surgical solution might be the most effective approach for a sacroiliac joint issue, but there are other avenues to explore before we reach that point. We always do our utmost to ensure that issues are resolved through medicinal or physical therapy strategies, and in many situations these approaches can be successful. If they fail to produce the desired results, an SI fusion is the best call.

What is an SI Fusion?

A minimally invasive spine surgery procedure, an SI fusion can be wonderfully effective. It involves a surgeon drilling a small hole through the ilium to access the joint, having made a small incision in the lower back. A bone graft and surgical implants are placed across the joint in an effort to encourage bone growth. After this is complete, the incision is closed up. We have seen the excellent results produced by the procedure, and we’re confident that we can replicate them for your situation.