Vertebrogenic pain is a specific kind of long-lasting lower back pain that happens because of damage to the tissues covering the top and bottom of each bone in the spine. This damage is often caused by wear and tear from everyday activities, which leads to inflammation and the feeling of pain. This pain is carried by a nerve found within the spine.
The disc and endplate are both part of the front of the spine and can cause similar types of lower back pain. However, endplate pain is linked to specific changes that show up on a routine MRI scan called Modic changes. People who feel better after the Intracept Procedure often have pain in the middle of their lower back that gets worse with physical activity, sitting for a long time, and bending forward or when bending and lifting.
The basivertebral nerve (BVN) is a nerve that goes into the bones in your spine. When the bones at the top and bottom of your spine get hurt, the nerve can start to send pain signals to your brain. The Intracept® Procedure helps with this kind of pain by using a special tool to heat up the nerve and stop it from sending those pain signals.
The Intracept Procedure is minimimally invasive and doesn’t involve implants and is less invasive surgery. It helps maintain the natural structure of the spine providing durable relief with thpi ally less than 24 hours down time!
Studies show that most patients see big improvements in how they feel and their pain levels three months after the procedure. These improvements can last for more than five years after just one treatment.
Are you looking for a procedure to help with chronic low back pain? The Intracept® Procedure might be an option for you if you’ve been dealing with this type of pain for at least six months, have tried other treatments for the same amount of time, and your MRI shows certain changes that indicate inflammation. Like any medical procedure, the Intracept Procedure has its own set of risks, so it’s important to have a thorough discussion with your healthcare provider.
[1] Koreckij T, Kreiner S, Khalil JG, Smuck M, Markman J, Garfin S. Prospective, randomized, multicenter study of intraosseous basivertebral nerve ablation for the treatment of chronic low back pain: 24-month treatment arm results. NASSJ. Published online October 26, 2021. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xnsj.2021.100089.
2 Fischgrund J, Rhyne A, Macadaeg K, et al. Long-term outcomes following intraosseous basivertebral nerve ablation for the treatment of chronic low back pain: 5-year treatment arm results from a prospective randomized double-blind sham-controlled multi-center study. Eur Spine J. 2020;29(8):1925-34. doi.org/10.1007/s00586-020-06448-x
3 Relievant data on file as of January 2023.
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