Intracept Procedure with Dr. Gibbons: Long-Lasting Relief for Chronic Low Back Pain
Are you struggling with chronic low back pain that just won’t go away? Dr. Beth Gibbons, a board-certified neurosurgeon at Neurosurgery One, explains how the Intracept Procedure (basivertebral nerve ablation) can provide lasting relief.
This minimally invasive, outpatient procedure targets the basivertebral nerve inside the vertebral body, stopping the nerve from sending pain signals caused by vertebrogenic back pain. Most patients go home the same day and see improvement quickly, with results that can last for years.
Who is a candidate?
- Chronic back pain for 6+ months
- Pain not relieved by physical therapy, injections, or medications
- Modic endplate changes visible on
MRI Results You Can Expect:
- Over 90% of patients achieve at least 50% pain reduction
- About one-third experience complete relief
- Typically a one-time procedure, with no repeat needed at treated levels
Timestamps:
0:13 – Introduction: Dr. Beth Gibbons
0:42 – What is vertebrogenic back pain?
1:19 – How the Intracept Procedure works
2:04 – Minimally invasive outpatient procedure
3:05 – Recovery & what to expect
3:27 – Results and long-term relief
