European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society
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Review Meta Analysis
Sacroiliac joint fusion for low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Although pain is generally regarded as originating in the lumbar spine, it has been estimated that in 15-30 % of patients, LBP originates from the sacroiliac joint (SIJ). ⋯ SIJF appears to be a satisfactory procedure for alleviating pelvic girdle pain.