[REIDSVILLE, GA] – [September 6, 2024] – Optim Medical Center-Tattnall is pleased to announce that Dr. Michael Appeadu, Interventional Pain Management specialist, has successfully performed his first Intracept procedure at the hospital. The Intracept procedure is a groundbreaking, minimally invasive treatment designed to alleviate chronic low back pain by targeting the basivertebral nerve, which is often responsible for pain in patients with certain vertebral conditions.
The Intracept procedure is ideal for patients who have experienced chronic low back pain for six months or longer and have not found relief through conservative measures such as physical therapy, medication, or injections. It is particularly suited for those with Modic changes detectable on MRI, which are linked to inflammation and damage to the vertebrae. The procedure offers an effective alternative to more invasive surgeries, with many patients experiencing lasting relief.
Dr. Appeadu, who holds clinics in Dublin, Sandersville, and Swainsboro, brings his expertise in pain management to Optim Medical Center-Tattnall, where he now offers this innovative treatment. “I’m excited to bring the Intracept procedure to my patients and provide them with an option that can significantly reduce their pain and improve their quality of life,” Dr. Appeadu said.
Optim Medical Center-Tattnall is nationally recognized as an Orthopedic and Spine Center of Excellence and was recently named by U.S. News & World Report as a High Performing hospital for knee replacement, hip replacement, and spinal fusion for 2024-2025.
To learn more about the Intracept procedure or to schedule a consultation with Dr. Appeadu, please call 478-272-3140 or visit the website.
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About Optim Medical Center-Tattnall
Optim Medical Center-Tattnall (OMCT), part of Optim Health System, is a physician-owned specialty hospital renowned for musculoskeletal care, featuring board-certified and fellowship-trained surgeons. OMCT is the only hospital in Georgia to achieve the combined distinctions of DNV GL Healthcare ISO 9001 and Critical Access Hospital accreditations, along with certifications as Orthopedic Centers of Excellence in hip and knee replacement, shoulder surgery, and spinal surgery programs, and Healthgrades’ America’s 100 Best for Joint Replacement and the Joint Replacement Excellence Award. Recently, U.S. News & World Report recognized OMCT as a High Performing hospital for knee replacement, hip replacement, and spinal fusion, highlighting its commitment to exceptional care and outstanding clinical outcomes. For more information, please visit: OptimHealthSystem.com.
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