Efficacy and safety of full-endoscopic sacroiliac joint denervation for the treatment of chronic low back pain: a systematic review - Takeaways - MDSpire

Efficacy and safety of full-endoscopic sacroiliac joint denervation for the treatment of chronic low back pain: a systematic review

  • By

  • Dia R. Halalmeh

  • Yusuf-Zain Ansari

  • Arwa Jader

  • Rahul Kumar

  • Amy Herrera

  • Saqib Hasan

  • February 25, 2026

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    Chronic low back pain (CLBP) affects 18% to 80% of the global population, significantly impacting healthcare costs and patient quality of life.

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    Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) dysfunction accounts for 15% to 30% of CLBP cases, necessitating effective management strategies.

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    Full-endoscopic sacroiliac joint denervation (FE-SJD) is a minimally invasive technique that targets nerve roots responsible for CLBP.

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    This systematic review evaluates the safety and efficacy of FE-SJD, highlighting gaps in current literature and guiding future research.

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    Data synthesis included analyzing preoperative and postoperative outcomes, with a focus on Visual Analog Scale and Oswestry Disability Index scores.

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Efficacy and safety of full-endoscopic sacroiliac joint denervation for the treatment of chronic low back pain: a systematic review

  • by Dia R. Halalmeh, Yusuf-Zain Ansari, Arwa Jader, Rahul Kumar, Amy Herrera, Saqib Hasan

  • February 25, 2026

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