Sacroiliac Joint Pain

Avoid Back Surgery With Ospina Medical

Conventional approaches for sacroiliac (SI) joint issues often involve high-dose steroid injections, which may offer temporary relief but are associated with potential adverse effects. In more severe cases, sacroiliac fusion surgery may be considered. This procedure removes the joint’s natural shock-absorbing capability between the pelvis and lower spine, which may increase mechanical stress on adjacent structures and, over time, contribute to further complications. Some published studies have highlighted concerns about long-term outcomes. For example, one study reported that 16.5% of individuals who underwent lower back fusion required a subsequent procedure within five years, and after ten years, nearly one-third had another surgery. Another study noted that 55% of patients continued to use prescription narcotics two years following spinal fusion.

As an alternative, physicians at Ospina Medical, New York, NY, part of the licensed Regenexx network, offer outpatient procedures using Regenexx injectables. These image-guided procedures are designed to deliver customized concentrations of your body’s healing components directly to areas of damage near the SI joint. This approach may help reduce pain and improve mobility, often with significantly less downtime than traditional surgery and a reduced reliance on opioid medications.