Transforming Lives Through Advanced Pain Management Solutions at Optim Pain Management
EXPERIENCE LASTING RELIEF FROM CHRONIC BACK PAIN WITH THE INTRACEPT PROCEDURE
Understanding Chronic Back Pain
Chronic back pain lasting over six months can result from various sources, including vertebrogenic pain, originating from damage to the vertebral endplates—a leading cause of persistent discomfort.
What is the Intracept Procedure?
The Intracept procedure, pioneered by Relievant Medsystems a Boston Scientific company, offers a minimally invasive solution targeting the basivertebral nerve—the root cause of certain chronic back pain. This innovative procedure, also called a basivertebral nerve ablation, disrupts pain signals to your brain, providing potential long-term relief.
How it Works
A specialized radiofrequency probe is used to precisely apply heat to the basivertebral nerve through a small incision in the lower back. This interruption aims to stop the transmission of pain signals from the damaged vertebral endplates to the brain.
Minimally invasive
Long-term pain relief after a single procedure
Brief recovery, same-day procedure
Implant-free
Preserves overall spine structure
Intracept Procedure: Proven Results
The Intracept Procedure has shown exceptional results in multiple clinical trials, confirming its effectiveness and safety as a treatment for chronic back pain.
Safe Treatment
With a strong safety profile, the Intracept Procedure reports less than a 0.2% rate of serious complications related to the device or procedure.
Effective Relief
Backed by two Level I Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs), the Intracept Procedure proves to be an effective treatment compared to both simulated (sham) procedures and standard non-surgical care.
Long-lasting Relief
Patients experience significant improvements in function and pain within 3 months post-procedure, which persist for over 5 years following a single treatment.
Consistent Outcomes
Results obtained from various clinical studies are consistent and reproducible, ensuring reliability even in typical community spine practices.
Assessing Your Eligibility
Are You an Ideal Candidate for Intracept?
Ideal candidates for the Intracept Procedure typically:
- Have experienced persistent back pain for over six months.
- Haven’t found relief from other conservative treatments like nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or physical therapy.
- Display MRI findings indicating vertebrogenic pain related to vertebral endplate damage. During an MRI, two typical changes are often observed:
- Modic Type 1: This shows bone marrow swelling and inflammation.
- Modic Type 2: It indicates a change where red bone marrow is replaced by yellow fatty bone marrow.
Expected Outcomes
Clinical trials show a significant improvement—up to 53%—in pain scores over 24 months post-procedure.
Physicians Performing the Procedure
Our skilled interventional pain management doctors—Dr. Joseph Hegarty initiating the procedure in January 2024, followed by Dr. Markus Niederwanger and Dr. Michael Appeadu—are ready to guide you through the treatment process.
Take the Next Step Towards Relief
Ready to explore if the Intracept Procedure is right for you? Schedule a consultation with our specialists at Optim Pain Management. Fill out the form below to start your journey toward lasting relief from chronic back pain.
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Find an Intracept Procedure specialist
Michael Appeadu, MD
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Ruben Diaz, MD
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Joseph Hegarty, MD
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Markus Niederwanger, MD
Interventional Pain Management
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Jessica Reyes, MD
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