What is Sacroiliac Joint Surgery?
Category: Surgeries
Most popular types: SImmetry SI Joint Fusion
The sacroiliac (SI) joint is the joint in the pelvis between the sacrum and the ilium of the pelvis. Surgery is usually performed on this joint in order to relieve pain caused by osteoarthritis, pregnancy, and/or abnormal walking pattern.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pain in hip(s) | 4 | 2 | |
| Pain in groin muscles | 3 | 1 | |
| Weakness in hips | 3 | 2 | |
| Hypermobile sacroiliac joint | 1 | 0 | |
| Pain in lower back | 1 | 0 | |
| Sciatic nerve pain | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 1 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Sacroiliac Joint Surgery
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Pain in lower back | 2 | |
| Difficulty standing | 1 | |
| Pain in hip(s) | 1 | |
| Weakness in hips | 1 |
Duration
Stopped having Sacroiliac Joint Surgery
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 4 |
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