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31 Executive Briefing that interface with products and solutions within our portfolio. Q: How do patients know they may be suffering from SI joint pain? TW: The sacroiliac joint connects the hip bones to the sacrum. Covered with cartilage, the SI joints sit on each side of your spine and allow for some movement. They act as a shock absorber between the upper body and the pelvis and legs. Dysfunction of the SI joint may cause low back and/or leg pain that is typically worse when standing and walking. Published clinical literature indicates that sacroiliac joint pain is estimated to affect between 15-30 percent of individuals with chronic low back pain. Q: What else can you tell us about the FIREBIRD SI Fusion System? TW: In addition to its mid-shaft porosity and cannulated design, the system includes many additional features. The mid-shaft region is sized to help bone apposition for bony integration and help provide initial stability. Dual pitched threads and a tapered proximal end allow for compression across the SI joint. In addition, the system consists of cannulated, fenestrated screws that are available in an assortment of lengths and diameters to accommodate the variety of patient anatomies undergoing sacroiliac joint fusion. The FIREBIRD SI Fusion System is intended for fixation of sacroiliac joint disruptions and intended for sacroiliac joint fusion for conditions including sacroiliac joint disruptions and degenerative sacroiliitis. The system is available now for physicians looking to improve patient outcomes and reduce operating times. For more information, visit www.Orthofix.com. n Orthofix Medical Inc. is a global medical device company focused on musculoskeletal products and therapies. The company's mission is to improve patients' lives by providing superior reconstruction and regenerative musculoskeletal solutions to physicians worldwide. Headquartered in Lewisville, Texas, Orthofix's spine and orthopedic extremities products are distributed in more than 70 countries via the company's sales representatives and distributors. For more information, please visit www.orthofix.com. "We are excited to bring the FIREBIRD SI Fusion System to market as an extension of our flagship FIREBIRD line of devices. This new system is another example of our commitment to providing surgeons and their patients with innovative options that interface with products and solutions within our portfolio." - Kevin Kenny, Global President of Orthofix Spine