Publication Name	World Journal of Orthopedics
Manuscript ID	37414
Country	United States

Category	Orthopedics
Manuscript Type	Basic Study
Article Title	Sacroiliac joint stability: Finite element analysis of implant number, orientation, and superior implant length
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Derek P Lindsey, Ali Kiapour, Scott A Yerby and Vijay K Goel
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Derek P Lindsey, MSc, Research Scientist, Research and Development, SI-BONE, Inc., 3055 Olin Avenue, Suite 2200, San Jose, CA 95128, United States. dlindsey@si-bone.com
Key Words	Sacroiliac joint dysfunction; Fusion; Biomechanics; Minimally invasive surgery; Finite element analysis
Core Tip	Minimally invasive fusion of the sacroiliac (SI) joint is a potential treatment for patients suffering with symptoms related to the SI joint. This study used finite element analysis to investigate how implant orientation, superior implant length, and implant number affect SI joint range of motion. The results of this study demonstrate that placement of 3 implants across the SI joint using a transarticular orientation with superior implant reaching the sacral midline resulted in the most stable construct.
Citation	Lindsey DP, Kiapour A, Yerby SA, Goel VK. Sacroiliac joint stability: Finite element analysis of implant number, orientation and superior implant length. World J Orthop 2018; 9(3): 14-23

Received	2017-12-06 02:22
Peer-Review Started	2017-12-06 02:40
To Make the First Decision	2017-12-18 00:46
Return for Revision	2017-12-18 01:24
Revised	2017-12-22 02:02
Second Decision	2018-01-23 04:17
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief	2018-01-24 00:43
Accepted by Company Editor-in-Chief	2018-02-05 01:13
Articles in Press	2018-02-05 01:13
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Typeset the Manuscript	2018-03-11 16:22

ISSN	2218-5836 (online)
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