Intracept Procedure

 

The Intracept Procedure in Palm Beach County 

 

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Chronic lower back pain can severely limit daily activities. It’s one of the most common reasons people visit their doctor and the leading cause of disability worldwide. When patients don’t respond to nonsurgical treatments for lower back pain, they often turn to spinal fusion surgery. But for some, a new, minimally invasive procedure, the Intracept procedure, offers hope for relief from lower back pain.

At Certified Spine & Pain Care, we specialize in the latest pain management techniques. Our team of board-certified pain specialists offers the Intracept procedure in Palm Beach County, FL, and the surrounding area.

The Intracept procedure is indicated for patients who have generally experienced lower back pain for six months or more and haven’t responded to conservative treatments. These patients have Modic changes on an MRI, but they don’t have a spinal disability or scoliosis.

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What Is the Intracept Procedure?

Within each bone in the spine is a nerve called the basivertebral nerve. This nerve branches out from the center of the vertebrae to the upper and lower surfaces of the bone. As the spine degenerates over time, additional stress placed on the vertebrae can put pressure on the basivertebral nerve, resulting in chronic low back pain—enter the Intracept procedure.

The Intracept procedure in Palm Beach County is a type of radiofrequency ablation—a minimally invasive treatment option for chronic vertebrogenic low back pain. The surgical procedure targets the basivertebral nerve located within the vertebrae (bone) in the spine. The method interrupts the vertebral bones from transmitting pain signals to the brain without altering the spine’s natural structure.

It takes our team of pain specialists about 60 to 90 minutes to complete the surgery. Once completed, our team will give you recovery instructions and schedule follow-up appointments as needed.

The Intracept procedure has a relatively short recovery time compared to other surgical procedures, often not more than a couple of days. In many cases, patients feel relief from pain almost immediately. Most patients who undergo the Intracept procedure in Palm Beach County have resumed regular activities a week or two after surgery.

Intracept Procedure Steps

Here’s what you can expect during the Intracept procedure:

  • Access the Pedicle: A doctor advances a specialized Intracept introducer cannula into the vertebrae through a small incision in the lower back.
  • Create the channel: The doctor utilizes the Intracept curved cannula to create a channel to the trunk of the basivertebral nerve.
  • Place the probe: The doctor then inserts the Intracept radiofrequency probe into the curved path and places it at the basivertebral nerve.
  • Ablation: Once the probe is positioned at the proper location of the basivertebral nerve, it uses radiofrequency energy (heat) to ablate the nerve. The procedure effectively desensitizes the nerve and prevents it from sending pain signals to the brain.

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What Are the Key Benefits of the Intracept Procedure?

If you’re living with chronic low back pain, you may want to know about the benefits of the Intracept procedure and radiofrequency ablation. Some of its key benefits include:

  • It’s minimally invasive: The Intracept procedure utilizes a tiny fluoroscope and cannula to access the nerves in your spinal code, so only a small incision is necessary.
  • It’s an outpatient procedure: Our experts perform it as an outpatient procedure because the Intracept procedure is implant-free and minimally invasive. That means you’ll be able to go home the same day.
  • Provides a treatment option when conservative therapy isn’t enough: The Intracept procedure may be one of the least intrusive treatment options for people who have chronic low back pain for six months or longer and have not responded to conservative therapy.
  • Implant-free: Many surgical back pain treatments rely on implants. While implants may provide pain relief for some people, they’re not suitable for everyone.
  • Offers lasting relief from chronic low back pain: Due to ablation of the basivertebral nerve, the Intracept procedure permanently stops pain signals at the source. This method provides a durable solution for certain types of chronic low back pain.

The benefits of the Intracept procedure make it a unique and effective solution for many patients. By providing the Intracept procedure in Palm Beach County, we’re edging closer to helping our patients relieve chronic low back pain.

You don’t have to live with chronic low back pain. To find out if the Intracept procedure could be a good option for you, contact Certified Spine & Pain Care today. Reach out to us at (561) 815-8032 to schedule your appointment in Palm Beach County, FL, and the surrounding area.

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