DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TREATING MEDICAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH SACROILIAC JOINT ABNORMALITIES

摘要

Device and methods for treating conditions caused by or associated with a sacroiliac joint abnormality using radiofrequency ablation. A surgical jig is provided that facilitates safe, easy, and quick placement of electrodes in a patient's spinal region for radiofrequency ablation of a set of spinal nerves and/or sacroiliac ligaments.

主权项

1. A surgical jig device comprising:
a substantially rectangular body having a superior end portion and an inferior end portion; a superior radiopaque marker located at the superior end portion; an inferior radiopaque marker located at the inferior end portion; and a plurality of substantially linearly aligned through-holes located between the superior and inferior radiopaque markers.