Interventional Pain Procedure
Basivertebral Nerve Ablation (Intracept®)
Real, lasting relief from chronic low back pain, so you can get back to what you love. (Placeholder.)
What Basivertebral Nerve Ablation Treats
Intracept is designed for chronic vertebrogenic low back pain, the kind that originates from damaged vertebral endplates rather than muscles or discs. A single, implant-free procedure uses radiofrequency energy to quiet the basivertebral nerve inside the vertebra, so you can get back to moving through your day more comfortably. (Placeholder.)
- Chronic low back pain lasting six months or more
- Vertebrogenic pain from damaged vertebral endplates (Modic changes on MRI)
- Deep, aching low back pain worse with sitting or bending forward
- Pain that hasn't responded to medication or physical therapy
How It Works
Intracept is a one-time procedure that targets the source of vertebrogenic pain without leaving an implant behind. (Placeholder.)
Identifying the Source
MRI findings help confirm that your pain is vertebrogenic, coming from damaged vertebral endplates.
The Ablation
Image-guided radiofrequency energy targets the basivertebral nerve inside the vertebra to quiet the pain signal.
Recovery
No implant is left behind, and most patients return home the same day.
Are You a Candidate?
You may be a good candidate for basivertebral nerve ablation if: (Placeholder. A consultation confirms candidacy.)
- Your low back pain has lasted six months or more
- Imaging shows endplate (Modic) changes
- Pain is worse with sitting, standing up, or bending forward
- Medication and therapy haven't given lasting relief
Why Choose Nexis for Intracept
Image-Guided Precision
Real-time imaging guides every step for precise, safe, accurate treatment.
Minimally Invasive
A minimally invasive approach with less pain and a faster return to the things you love.
Outpatient Convenience
Performed same-day in our accredited surgery center.
Recovery & Common Questions
You will head home the same day, and most patients are back to light activity within a few days, with full guidance from our care team every step of the way. (Placeholder. Recovery varies by patient.)
Is anything implanted?
No, Intracept is an implant-free, one-time procedure, with nothing left behind afterward. (Placeholder.)
Is the procedure done in a hospital?
No, Intracept is performed on an outpatient basis in our modern ambulatory surgery center. (Placeholder.)
Can I still have other treatments later?
Yes, because it preserves your spine structure, Intracept doesn't limit your future treatment options. (Placeholder.)
See If Intracept Is Right for You
Schedule a consultation with our specialists to discuss your options.