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Sacroiliac Joint Fusion

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Abstract

The sacroiliac (SI) joint is a complex, synovial, diarthrodial joint that transmits forces from the pelvis to the spine and allows 2–4° of movement in the sagittal plane.

Receives innervation from the lumbosacral nerve roots.

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  • Khurana A, Guha AR, Mohanty K, Ahuja S. Percutaneous fusion of the sacroiliac joint with hollow modular anchorage screws. Clinical and radiological outcome. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2009;91-B:627–31.

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  1. Academic Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK

    Peter V. Giannoudis

  2. Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, UK

    Fragkiskos N. Xypnitos & Nikolaos K. Kanakaris

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  1. Unit of Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery, Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, Leeds, LS1 3EX, United Kingdom

    Peter V. Giannoudis

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Giannoudis, P.V., Xypnitos, F.N., Kanakaris, N.K. (2011). Sacroiliac Joint Fusion. In: Giannoudis, P. (eds) Practical Procedures in Elective Orthopaedic Surgery. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-85729-814-0_4

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