When will I need surgery for my SI joint pain?

Posted on February 20 2019

Remember, as with any other medical condition, surgery should be the last resort for SI joint pain too. In many patients, non-surgical treatments like physical therapy, stretching exercises, and chiropractic manipulation will help.

Some patients will require other treatment options like:

  • Oral anti-inflammatory medications
  • Topical patches
  • Creams
  • Salves
  • Mechanical bracing
  • Joint injections
  • Nerve ablations

If these non-surgical treatments don’t provide you the pain relief, your doctor may prescribe minimally-invasive sacroiliac joint fusion surgery.

During this surgery, a small incision will be made through which the surgeon will place metal implants and bone graft to stabilize your joint and to enhance bone growth.