Jul 23, 2025 · SI (sacroiliac) joint fusion is a surgical procedure to permanently join the sacrum and ilium bones at your sacroiliac joint. Your provider might suggest it if you have severe low back pain that …

Jan 27, 2026 · The ilium is the big bone in your hip. The SI joint is where the sacrum meets the inside of the ilium. The idea behind SI joint fusion surgery is to join these bones together.

The standard surgery used to address SI joint pain is sacroiliac joint fusion. The goal of this procedure is to completely eliminate movement at the sacroiliac joint by grafting together the ilium and sacrum.

Mar 26, 2026 · Lower back and hip pain are common—but not all pain comes from the spine. The sacroiliac (SI) joint is a frequent and often overlooked source. Because this joint behaves differently …

Oct 13, 2022 · SI joint surgery may help severe cases of SI joint pain that hasn’t responded to conservative treatment. Find out how it’s done and what to expect from recovery.

Oct 2, 2024 · Eliminating the SI joint's motion by fixing the two bones together with metal hardware is a more permanent solution. At Mayo Clinic, this surgery can be done through minimally invasive …

Jun 28, 2022 · Sacroiliac (SI) joint fusion is often a successful surgery for those with chronic lower back pain due to SI joint dysfunction, including older adults. It may provide pain relief that lasts...

Most cases of sacroiliac joint pain can be treated using pain medication, injection treatments, chiropractic manipulation, and/or physical therapy, and surgery is usually not necessary.

When conservative measures fail, SI joint fusion surgery offers a reliable solution by stabilizing the joint and relieving pain. With modern minimally invasive techniques, most patients experience fast …

SI-BONE is the developer of the iFuse Implant System, a minimally invasive surgical treatment for sacroiliac joint disorders. Learn about SI joint disorders.