LinQ Helps Woman Recover from SI Joint Dysfunction
For over a year, Judith had been living with SI joint dysfunction causing her immense pain and restricting her from doing the things she loved. As an avid gardener, she was used to living an active lifestyle and spending plenty of time outdoors. However, as her SI joint dysfunction progressed, her time spent working in the garden dwindled. This pushed Judith to try several treatments and therapies to find relief, including injections, lidocaine patches, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Unfortunately, these treatments did not provide her with the results she was looking for.
All that changed when Judith visited David Columbus, DO, at UCHealth Pain Management. He suggested the LinQ SI Joint Stabilization System, a minimally invasive procedure designed to provide immediate and long-term relief. After careful consideration, Judith decided to go through with the procedure, which Dr. Columbus quickly and successfully completed.
Judith Embarks on Her LinQ to Life Journey with Dr. Columbus
Prior to the procedure, Judith couldn’t walk for more than 30 minutes without experiencing pain. After a year and a half of living with SI joint dysfunction, she was ready to undergo the LinQ procedure as soon as Dr. Columbus told her about it. After the procedure, Judith noticed a difference in her symptoms almost immediately. She has had zero pain since the surgery and will be able to tend to her garden and watch it flourish once she has fully recovered – a task she thought would never be possible.
How the LinQ System Works
The LinQ SI Joint Stabilization System by PainTEQ is a minimally invasive treatment option for chronic low back and sacroiliac (SI) joint pain. The LinQ system places a small allograft about the size of an almond into the SI joint to provide patients with greater joint stability and reduced pain.
The procedure is done through a small incision and takes a posterior approach avoiding major nerves and large blood vessels. This allows for a quicker recovery and fewer complications compared to traditional fusion surgeries.
The entire procedure usually takes less than an hour to complete and allows most patients to go home the same day. The recovery time for full activity may vary depending on how well patients follow the post-operative instructions and how quickly their body heals. Typically patients may resume daily living activities within a couple of weeks. The surgeon will arrange a follow-up visit to monitor the patient’s progress and determine when it is safe for them to return to everyday activities.
Start Your LinQ to Life Journey with PainTEQ Today
If you are living with SI joint dysfunction or SI joint pain, it is worth exploring the LinQ SI Joint Stabilization System as a treatment option. PainTEQ is committed to providing patients with advanced solutions to help ease their pain and get back to the activities they love. Don’t let pain hold you back any longer. Contact PainTEQ today to find a LinQ provider near you.
If you’re a healthcare provider interested in providing LinQ SI Joint Stabilization System to your patients, you can learn more by visiting PainTEQ’s website. The procedure is quick and simple to implement, making it easy for you to bring this valuable treatment option to your patients in need of relief. Click here to discover how you can provide LinQ to your patients.
