Possible Risks Associated with SI Surgery

• Complications from anesthesia
• Postoperative blood clot at the surgical location
• Wound infection
• Thrombophlebitis (swelling of a vein due to a blood clot)
• Unsuccessful fusion
• Continued pain if the joint is not properly aligned (note: the SI joint should be properly aligned by an experienced physical therapist or physician trained in joint manipulation immediately before surgery)

Your surgeon is experienced in this type of surgery, but the results of this surgery cannot be guaranteed.