Minimally invasive procedures to stabilize painful vertebral compression fractures and treat chronic discogenic back pain at its source, without open surgery.
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Kyphoplasty restores the height of a collapsed vertebra and stabilizes it with bone cement. A small balloon is carefully inflated inside the fractured bone to create a cavity, which is then filled with medical-grade cement. This can dramatically reduce pain and restore spinal alignment.
Painful vertebral compression fractures caused by osteoporosis, cancer, or trauma, resulting in loss of height, severe back pain, and limited mobility.
You are positioned face-down under light sedation. A small tube is inserted through a tiny incision into the fractured vertebra under fluoroscopy. A balloon is inflated to restore height, then bone cement is injected into the created space. The procedure takes 30 to 60 minutes.
Many patients experience significant pain relief within 24 to 48 hours. Most go home the same day. A short period of activity modification is recommended. Bone health management including medication and nutrition is important to reduce the risk of future fractures.
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The Intracept procedure targets the basivertebral nerve (BVN) inside the vertebra, which carries pain signals from the disc endplate. Using radiofrequency energy delivered through a small probe placed inside the vertebral body, the nerve is permanently deactivated. Clinical trials show durable results lasting years.
Chronic discogenic low back pain with Modic changes on MRI, persisting more than six months despite conservative treatment.
Under sedation and fluoroscopic guidance, a small probe is inserted through a thin cannula into the vertebral body at the affected level. Radiofrequency energy is applied for approximately 15 minutes per vertebra. The procedure typically takes about one hour.
Some soreness for one to two weeks is expected. Clinical studies show progressive improvement over three to six months, with most patients reporting sustained relief lasting several years. No prolonged activity restrictions are required after the initial healing period.