TREATMENTS & PROCEDURES
the LinQ™ PROCEDURE
FAQS: Frequently asked questions
The procedure usually takes 30-60 minutes, is done under sedation. The patient is able to go home the same day. The patient will be given antibiotics pre operatively, and may resume their blood thinners the next day.
The patient will be able to start physical therapy 6 weeks after the procedure.
Patients begin to see results in a couple of weeks, full results may take up to 3 months. There may be slight discomfort at the incision site following the procedure.
As with any procedure, there are risks but they are rare. Risks of the Linq procedure include infection, nerve or blood vessel injury, and temporary increase in pain.
Groth Pain & Spine:
Guiding You From Pain To Possibility
At our practice, we don’t just treat pain, we treat people. We take time to understand your story, your symptoms, and what matters most to you. With every visit, you’ll experience thoughtful, attentive care that puts your comfort and well-being first. Because to us, you’re not just a patient, you’re part of the family.
IS THE LINQ PROCEDURE right for you?
More Than a treatment: A Step Toward Relief
CONDITIONS TREATED:
The Linq procedure is indicated for patients who suffer from sacroiliac joint dysfunction, which is a common cause of chronic low back pain. SIJ joint dysfunction is when the SI joint moves too much, causing pain.
Patients usually describe their pain as below the belt line and worse with sitting for too long, bending, and getting in and out of the car. This condition is common in patients who have had lumbar fusions, women who have children, and patients with leg length discrepancies.
• Low Back, Hip or Leg Pain
• Postpartum Pain
• Inability to sit for long periods of time due to pain
• Failed previous treatments or interventional therapies
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
The benefits of the Linq procedure include a significant reduction in pain caused by SI joint dysfunction, particularly for patients who have not found relief from other treatments. The Linq procedure has a minimally invasive approach performed as an outpatient procedure, allowing most patients to go home the same day. It also has a relatively short recovery time. The LinQ™ procedure offers several benefits compared to traditional SI joint surgery:
• Posterior approach away from nerves and large blood vessels
• Minimally invasive
• No metal implanted
• Fast recovery time
• Proven effective results
UNDERSTANDING THE PROCEDURE
HOW DOes the LinQ™ SI Joint Stabilization System WORK?
The LinQ™ SI Joint Stabilization System provides SI joint dysfunction patients with a minimally invasive solution to combat pain. After a thorough diagnostic process, physicians can help alleviate, and in many cases, eliminate chronic pain by placing a single LinQ™ allograft into the SI joint.
This single implant helps patients immediately regain joint stability – and with its patented large graft window and drill-less technology, the LinQ™ SI Joint Stabilization System helps create an ideal environment for long-term fusion.
The entire procedure is done through a small incision on the patient’s back. Patients leave the hospital or surgery center the same day, shortly after surgery and can usually resume daily living activities within a couple of weeks, depending on how well they are healing and based on their physician’s orders.
GROTH PAIN & SPINE
The LinQ™ SI Joint Stabilization System
The Linq procedure is a minimally invasive surgery designed to treat pain caused by the sacroiliac (SI) joint—a joint in your lower back that connects your spine to your pelvis. Problems with this joint (SI joint dysfunction) can be a source of chronic low back pain. During the procedure: A special implant is placed across the SI joint to stabilize it. The implant works like a “door stop,” limiting movement and encouraging bone growth so the joint fuses naturally over time.
Minimally Invasive
Fast, Targeted Relief
Safe, In-office Treatment
Minimal Downtime