Sacro-iliac joint implant system and method

A sacro-iliac implant system comprising:

• an implant including a body elongated along a longitudinal axis thereof, the body including a first side surface and an opposing second side surface configured to engage and space apart respective opposing articular surfaces of a sacro-iliac joint, the body defining a plurality of openings extending through the body and including a first opening disposed adjacent a first end of the body and a second opening disposed adjacent a second of the body;
• and
• a plurality of fastening elements configured for transarticular fixation with the articular surfaces, the plurality of fastening elements including a first fastening element configured for disposal in the first opening and a second fastening element configured for disposal in the second opening,
• wherein the body further includes a cavity configured to receive an instrument configured to deliver the implant to the sacro-iliac joint.

A method for treating a sacro-iliac joint, the method comprising the steps of:

• providing an implant including a body defining an outer surface configured to engage and space apart opposing articular surfaces of a sacro-iliac joint, the body having at least one cavity;
• delivering the implant to the sacro-iliac joint between the opposing articular surfaces;
• disposing the body within the sacro-iliac joint such that the outer surface engages and spaces apart the opposing articular surfaces;
• providing at least one fastening element;
• delivering the at least one fastening element within the sacro-iliac joint with an instrument;
• inserting the at least one fastening element within the at least one cavity of the body;
• and
• securing the at least one fastening element with the articular surfaces.