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But for those who have been through several conservative treatments without significant relief, Intracept®, a new minimally invasive procedure now being performed at DISC Spine Institute, may be the answer. This outpatient procedure has been clinically proven to be safe and effective, and to provide immediate and long-term relief for chronic lower back pain.
Dr. Mark C. Valente, Board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon and Founder and Medical Director of DISC Spine Institute, is one of the first surgeons in the country performing Intracept. This new, FDA-approved, non-fusion, outpatient procedure for chronic low back pain (CLBP) is the product of decades of research centered around the basivertebral nerve.
The Intracept procedure targets this nerve, which studies show is the origin of pain for many people who suffer from chronic axial low back pain due to microfractures of the vertebral body endplates. The procedure is minimally invasive and can take as little as 15 minutes. The steps of the procedure include: