BookBruce E. Dall, Sonia V. Eden, Michael D. Rahl, editors.
Summary: Filling a significant knowledge gap, this book brings the latest information to the evaluation and treatment of patients with a dysfunctional sacroiliac (SI) joint. Beginning with an overview of current anatomical knowledge and the role of pain and surgery, diagnosis and treatment approaches are carefully presented as individual chapters - featuring the origin of each surgical approach, the approach itself, its literary foundation, and overall available results. The final emphasis of the book is on post-operative concerns - including complications, bracing options, rehabilitation and managing patient expectations. Spine surgeons, physical therapists, and other professionals who treat the SI joint will find Surgery for the Painful, Dysfunctional Sacroiliac Joint to be an invaluable resource.
Contents:
Introduction
Surgical Treatment for the Painful, Stable Sacroiliac Joint: What does the literature tell us?
Anatomy & Biomechanics
Biomechanics of the injured SIJ: results from an in vitro study
Pathology of the sacroiliac joint leading to surgery
Algorithm for the diagnosis and treatment of the dysfunctional sacroiliac joint
Considerations for the surgeon new to sacroiliac joint surgery
Lateral approach, minimally invasive
Posterior midline approach
Posterior lateral into the longitudinal joint Axis approach, minimally invasive
Posterior Lateral Open Approach For Sacroiliac Joint Arthrodesis
Posterior-inferior approach, minimally invasive
The Sacroiliac Joint and Long Lumbosacral Fusions
Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
Complications of sacroiliac joint fusion and salvage considerations
Round table discussion 4/2/14.