n4979338 on (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Also, if anyone has a list of US/Canadian surgeons/clinics who perform this surgery, I would appreciate it. All my research indicates that the conventional view is held by all the surgeons here - that is "we only do disc fusion" Chiropractors diagnose this but they can only treat with manipulation. At least in my case this will not stabilize the sacrum.

n4979338 on (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

In Australia who are the best surgeons for this surgery? I need this surgery, 8 years of severe symptomatic pain and disability (almost completely unable to sit) after high impact snowboard fall onto left buttock.

worseto on (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

A good pt can help get most of the pain out but medication is still better than surgery any day.You can always go back every 6 months or so if you need more pt.

staff065 on (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I'm having SI pain from pregnancy hormones (relaxin). I don't have a lot of insurance for PT care but I have been doing the recommended exercises and wearing an SI brace. I started doing some chiro which had helped for a little while but now I'm feeling worse this week.... I'm supposed to keep going for a total of 12 weeks but I'm not sure if this is a good solution. I'm hoping once the pregnancy is finished this goes away!

dayglowgreendoor on (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Do not believe that chiropractors can help longstanding SI problems. You are much more likely to have the range of motion INCREASE, causing more pain in the long run. A knowledgeable chiropractor will tell you this little fact.

CarolineRoyall on (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I spent $1800 and two hours, three days a week for 11 weeks with a chiropractor who diagnosed me with SI joint sprain. I felt a little relief with the PT that I did there, though the therapy was what helped, NOT the chiropractic. I believe in alternative medicine but belive that, as the medical professional points out in this video, an SI problem MUST be addressed by a doctor with a MEDICAL DEGREE. I do NOT recommend seeing a chiroproctor for this and other serious joint problems

chiropractic47 on (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

After surgery you will wsddle like a duck. CHIROPRACTIC!!!

chiropractic47 on (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

This surgeon fails to advize chiropractic care before submitting to this irrevesible procedure. CHIROPRACTIC!!!

janiga2001 on (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

The problem is many patients get worse with SI joint fusions. A better solution is a stabilization solution injected into a patient's SI joint's. I have a 90% success rate doing this for my patients assuming they have no prior surgeries. This is a permanent solution that still allow slight movement of a patient's SI joint. Do not have a fusion!

RERE1961 on (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Has anyone had this surgery by Dr, Keating? And have the screws stayed in place or have they loosened within a couple of years?? I considering having it done. I've been through the injections and physical therapy. It helped for a little while. I just want my life back and to be able to get back to work.