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In the first video, Dr. Patrick Buchanan discusses minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion for low back pain. He explains the causes and symptoms of sacroiliac joint pain and its impact on patients. Dr. Buchanan presents evidence for lateral and posterior approaches to SI joint fusion, highlighting their advantages and disadvantages. He discusses the results of studies on lateral SI joint fusion, which showed significant pain reduction and functional improvement in patients. Dr. Buchanan also mentions ongoing studies on posterior fusion and the rationale behind the procedure. He emphasizes the need for accurate diagnosis and patient selection and recommends diagnostic intraarticular injections. Dr. Buchanan concludes by emphasizing the importance of level one and level two studies to establish long-term efficacy and determine the role of SI joint fusion in treatment.<br /><br />In the second video, speakers discuss various minimally invasive procedures for treating back pain. They focus on peripheral nerve stimulation, posterior decompression, and interspinous process devices. The speakers explain the benefits and considerations of each procedure and provide available literature supporting their use. They highlight that these procedures can be safe and effective for patients who have not responded well to other treatments. The speakers stress the importance of proper training and understanding patient selection criteria for each procedure. They acknowledge that these procedures may disrupt traditional surgical practices and recommend further research to evaluate their long-term outcomes and cost-effectiveness.

Keywords

minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion

low back pain

sacroiliac joint pain

lateral approach

posterior approach

studies

diagnosis

patient selection

treating back pain

patient selection criteria