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What is the Sacroiliac (SI) Joint?

Every human has two sacroiliac (SI) joints – one on each side of their sacrum (the base of the spine). Each SI joint is load-bearing and connects the sacrum to the ilium (hip bones). The SI joint allows many movements including sitting down and standing up. These joints provide support and stability, and play a major role in absorbing impact when walking and lifting. Like any other joint in the body, one or both SI joints, can be injured or can degenerate and cause pain. The SI joint is the pain generator in about 30 percent of low back pain cases1.

Learn more about SI joint anatomy

Where does it hurt?

Tell your doctor if you have experienced any of these symptoms:
  • Lower back pain that feels dull, aching, and can range from mild to severe.
  • Pain that spreads to the hips, buttocks, and/or groin.
  • Reduced range of motion or stiffness in the lower back, hips, pelvis, and groin
  • Pain while sleeping
  • Pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness in your lower extremeties
  • Leg instability, buckling
  • Post-partum pain

What are the possible causes?

  • Degenerative sacroilliitis (inflammation within the sacroiliac joint leading to breakdown and loss of cartilage)
  • Sacroiliac joint disruptions, such as: Traumatic injury, arthritis, infection
  • Pregnancy or recent childbirth
  • Prior low-back surgery
  • Activities that place repeated stress on the joint

What is the process for diagnosis?

ABOUT DIAGNOSIS

There is no single test that can diagnose sacroiliac joint dysfunction. For this reason, it is important that your doctor use a combination of diagnostic test results to form an accurate diagnosis.

A physical examination and imaging may be performed to diagnose and assess if your SI joint is the source or a contributor to your symptoms. Your doctor may recommend an SI joint injection for further confirmation.

Your doctor also will consider your health history before recommending either non-surgical or surgical treatment options.

The Diagnostic Steps*

* Diagnostic steps are patient-based and physician-dependent

Step 1

Imaging

Step 2

Physical Exam

Step 3

Positive Diagnostic Injection

DIAGNOSIS

SI Joint is the pain generator

The Physical Exam

Distraction
Thigh Thrust
Faber
Compression
Gaenslens

Treatment

Potential non-surgical treatments include:
  • Physical therapy
  • Medication
  • SI belt (pelvis belt)
  • SI join injection
Surgical treatment:

There are many surgical treatment options available. Genesys Spine offers a sacroiliac joint fusion system that features advanced design enhancements. This provides optimal stabilization of the joint to aid in pain relief.

SI Joint fusion surgery:
  • Minimally invasive
  • Average operative time under an hour
  • Less than 2cm incision near the buttock
After the procedure:
  • Patients report relief almost immediately
  • Toe-touch to tolerance (potentially no walker or crutches needed)
  • Limited activity for 2 weeks (no bending, lifting, or twisting)
  • No extensive physical therapy
  • Quickly return to higher quality of life

Our SI Solutions

SIros® Lateral
SIrten® Intra-Articular
SIros O™ Oblique

* Your trained physician will identify the best Solution for you.

Patient Testimonials

“It was the best decision I made and has improved my life tremendously.”
Timothy K.
Missouri
“I’m in my truck 6 to 10 hours daily. Having this Genesys implant has eliminated my sciatic pain completely! I’m now able to do my job and have a chance to provide better for my 3 grandkids!”
Tony T.
Fort Worth, Texas

Patient FAQ

Do you have questions about SI joint pain?

‛What are some of the more conservative care options?’

‛Will my insurance cover me if I need surgery?’

‛How long will it take for me to recover?’

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1. Joukar A, Kiapour A, Elgafy H, Erbulut DU, Agarwal AK, Goel VK. Biomechanics of the Sacroiliac Joint: Surgical Treatments. Int J Spine Surg. 2020;14(3):355-367. Published 2020 Jun 30. doi:10.14444/7047

LEARN MORE

What causes pain in the sacroiliac joint, what are the symptoms, and what are the options for relief? Watch the video to learn more.