Randomized Trialhigh evidence
Minimally Invasive Sacroiliac Joint Fusion Compared with Sham Operation (SIFSO Trial): A Concise Follow-up, at 2 Years, of a Previous Report.
The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume·May 19, 2026·PMID 42154897
Why it mattersThis is a high-level RCT with a sham control, offering strong evidence on a controversial procedure. Long-term data help specialists counsel patients on expected durability of pain relief and functional improvement after SI joint fusion.
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