The Sacroiliac Joint Fusion Patient Population and Its Prevalence of Total Hip Arthroplasty
Jason J. Haselhuhn,
Dustin J. Kress,
Morgan M. Whyte
et al.
Abstract:Introduction:
The prevalence of sacroiliac joint (SIJ) pathology generating lower back pain is increasing, often requiring SI joint fusion in refractory cases. Similarly, total hip arthroplasty (THA) is an increasing procedure in the older growing population. Prior SIJ fusion in patients undergoing THA has increased hip dislocation. This study aims to determine the prevalence of preexisting THA in SIJ fusion patients at our institution.
Methods:
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