Stability Without Sacrificing Movement
Outpatient Spine Surgery at Vertrae® – Southwest Ohio’s Trusted SI Joint Experts
When PT and Injections Still Leave You Wincing
You’ve tried physical therapy. You’ve had injections. Maybe they helped for a little while. But the pain is still there. That deep ache in your hip, lower back, or leg that makes walking, sitting, or sleeping feel like a chore.
“I’d tried months of PT and shots, but nothing stuck. After my fusion with Vertrae®, I finally walked pain-free to my daughter’s graduation.”
— E., Vertrae® Patient
When conservative treatments stop working, a minimally invasive SI joint fusion at Vertrae® Surgery Center in Miamisburg may be the life-changing next step.
What Is SI Joint Fusion?
Your sacroiliac (SI) joints connect your spine to your pelvis, absorbing the impact of each step, twist, and bend. When one becomes unstable or inflamed, it can radiate pain through your back, buttocks, hips, or thighs.
SI joint fusion is a same-day outpatient procedure that uses small implants to stabilize the joint and encourage natural bone healing, all without removing bone or fusing large portions of your spine.
It’s not about taking motion away.
It’s about removing painful motion to restore natural movement everywhere else.
Why Motion-Preserving Fusion?
Some patients fear that spine surgery means losing flexibility, but that’s not the case. The SI joint only moves a few degrees in a healthy person, and when it’s unstable, even that limited motion becomes painful.
By fusing the joint gently and precisely, Vertrae® helps patients:
- Walk farther, without limping or pain
- Sleep through the night again
- Sit comfortably for work or driving
- Return to gym routines and outdoor activity
“We’re not limiting motion; we’re restoring confidence in every step, every turn, every lift.”
What Makes Vertrae® Different?
At Vertrae® Surgery Center, our entire facility is designed for same-day spine surgery and fast recovery. And when it comes to SI joint fusion, we offer a specialized experience you won’t find elsewhere in Southwest Ohio:
- Minimally Invasive Surgery — tiny incisions, no hospital stay
- Rapid Recovery — walk the same day, go home within hours
- Specialized Team — Dr. Kamal Woods is dual-fellowship trained in neurosurgery and orthopedics from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
- Full Support — from diagnosis to rehab, you’re guided the whole way
- Dedicated Spine Facility — not just a surgery center—a spine surgery center
Everything, from our instruments to our staff, is built for spine, not general surgery.
Is SI Joint Fusion Right for You?
You may be a candidate if:
- You’ve been diagnosed with SI joint dysfunction
- Physical therapy and injections haven’t brought lasting relief
- Your pain limits walking, sitting, or driving
- One side of your lower back or hip feels unstable or “off”
- Injections only offered short-term results
We always begin with conservative care. But if your quality of life is compromised, fusion may be the logical, practical next step.
What’s Recovery Like After SI Fusion?
Recovery from Vertrae®’s SI joint fusion is straightforward and personalized:
- Walk the same day — Get up and start gently walking as approved by your physician.
- Go home within hours — No hospital bed required.
- Light activities resume in 1–3 weeks — Begin light routines, such as office work or daily errands.
- Return to normal routines in 6–12 weeks, with full recovery—including bone fusion—often achieved in 6 months.
Your rehab plan will focus on core strength, mobility, and stability, so you can return to movement with confidence.
Real Relief. Real Stability.
SI joint fusion isn’t a last resort. It’s a modern, targeted solution for people who are ready to take their life back.
You don’t need to live cautiously. You don’t need to keep adjusting your life around pain.
At Vertrae®, we specialize in outpatient spine procedures that change lives: quickly, safely, and compassionately.
Ready for Lasting Relief and Stability?
Let’s talk about your next step.
Book your evaluation with the SI joint specialists at Vertrae® Surgery Center in Miamisburg, OH — serving Dayton, Centerville, and the surrounding Miami Upper Valley.
Request Your Fusion Consultation
4501 Lyons Rd, Miamisburg, OH 45342
Vertrae® | Spine Care That Moves With You
Outpatient. Precise. Patient-First.
