CPC A61B 17/7055 (2013.01) [A61B 17/1757 (2013.01); A61B 17/7076 (2013.01); A61B 17/7094 (2013.01); A61B 17/8897 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A method of fusing a sacroiliac joint with a fusion implant comprising:
inserting a first cannulated screw into a sacrum in a medial to lateral direction such that the first cannulated screw is inserted into the sacrum, through the sacroiliac joint and then through the ilium;
with an aiming guide having first and second cannulated legs, placing the first leg over the first cannulated screw;
inserting a second leg guide wire through the second leg of the aiming guide and into bone;
while maintaining the position of the second leg guide wire, removing the aiming guide; and
inserting a fusion implant over the second guide wire and into the sacroiliac joint in a medial to lateral direction.
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