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.

Filling a significant knowledge gap, this book brings the latest information to the evaluation and treatment of patients with a dysfunctional sacroiliac (SI) joint.Â{u00A5}ginning 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.Â{u04F0}ine 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.