Minimally Invasive Sacroiliac Joint Fusion Using 3D Printed Implants and a Lateral Approach: Safety and Effectiveness Assessments of Fusion Performed by Interventional Physicians in a Prospective Multicenter Single-Arm Clinical Study (The FICS Study).

Douglas P. Beall; Ty Ptacek; Ashley Classen; Michael Jung; Matthew Skoblar; John Hatheway; Olivia A Beall; Matthew C. Shonnard; Reade A. DeLeacy

January 1, 2026

Minimally Invasive Sacroiliac Joint Fusion Using 3D Printed Implants and a Lateral Approach: Safety and Effectiveness Assessments of Fusion Performed by Interventional Physicians in a Prospective Multicenter Single-Arm Clinical Study (The FICS Study).

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Key Points

Significant improvements in pain and function indicate effective treatment outcomes for SIJ dysfunction.
Radiological fusion rates were high, affirming the stability of titanium alloy implants over time.
The approach was performed by interventional physicians, highlighting clinical applicability and expertise.
The findings support the safety profile of the procedure, emphasizing its potential in routine practice.

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Prospective multicenter clinical study shows safe and effective SIJ fusion in patients, suggesting a new treatment option.

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Laterally placed SIJ fusion titanium alloy implants are a safe and effective treatment for patients with refractory SIJ dysfunction, as evidenced by significant improvements in pain and function, high rates of radiological fusion, and a favorable safety profile.

Minimally Invasive Sacroiliac Joint Fusion Using 3D Printed Implants and a Lateral Approach: Safety and Effectiveness Assessments of Fusion Performed by Interventional Physicians in a Prospective Multicenter Single-Arm Clinical Study (The FICS Study).

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Minimally Invasive Sacroiliac Joint Fusion Using 3D Printed Implants and a Lateral Approach: Safety and Effectiveness Assessments of Fusion Performed by Interventional Physicians in a Prospective Multicenter Single-Arm Clinical Study (The FICS Study).

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