The Spine Diagnostic & Pain Treatment Center

A Breakthrough Treatment for Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain

The Intracept® Procedure is a minimally invasive procedure that is clinically proven to relieve chronic low back pain.

Learn how The Intracept® Procedure aims to significantly reduce pain and improve daily function.

What is The Intracept® Procedure?

A minimally invasive, outpatient procedure that targets a nerve located in the bones of the spine (vertebrae). During the procedure, the physicians at Spine Diagnostic advance a specialized probe into the vertebrae and use radiofrequency energy (heat) to disable the nerve, rendering it unable to transmit pain signals. The Intracept® Procedure takes approximately 60-90 minutes and is implant-free.

The Intracept® Procedure is supported by multiple clinical studies, including two Level I randomized controlled trials and five-year data showing patient outcomes last long-term. Key findings include:

  • Statistically significant improvements in function and pain vs sham and standard care1,2
  • Improvements post-procedure are durable, lasting more than five years post-treatment3
  • Significant decrease in the number of patients using opioids or injections long-term3
  • Nearly 80% of patients indicated they would have the procedure again for the same condition3

INDICATIONS

The indicated patient for The Intracept® Procedure has chronic low back pain of at least six months duration, has not responded to at least six months of conservative care, and presents with degenerative endplate changes consistent with Type 1 or Type 2 Modic changes at L3 through S1 on an MRI.

Success Stories

Relievant Intracept® Procedure |
James’ Story
Relievant Intracept® Procedure |
Kourtney’s Story
Relievant Intracept® Procedure |
Alison’s Story

For more information about interventional spine care, please call The Spine Diagnostic & Pain Treatment Center. We have locations in Baton Rouge, Denham Springs, Brusly, and more. To request an appointment call now: (225) 769-5554.

1Fischgrund J et al., Intraosseous Basivertebral Nerve Ablation for the Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain: A Prospective Randomized Double-Blind Sham-Controlled Multicenter Study. European Spine Journal. Epub February 8, 2018. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-018-5496-1

2Khalil J, Smuck M, Koreckij T, Keel J, Beall D, Goodman B, Kalapos K, Nguyen D, Garfin S. A Prospective, Randomized, Multi-Center Study of Intraosseous Basivertebral Nerve Ablation for the Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain presented at the American Society of Spine Radiology Annual Symposium; February 22, 2019; Miami, FL.

3Fischgrund JS, Rhyne A, Macadaeg K, Moore G, Kamrava E, Yeung C, 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. epub May 25, 2020. https://doi.org/10.