WBIR: New procedure helped East Tennessee woman go from prescription opioids to pain-free

WBIR Channel 10 NBC featured the Intracept procedure in a report about chronic low back pain, with commentary from James Choo, MD, of Pain Consultants of East Tennessee.

The report introduces a treatment option that may be appropriate for some people with a specific source of persistent low back pain.

What Is the Intracept Procedure?

Intracept is a basivertebral nerve ablation procedure used to treat certain cases of vertebrogenic low back pain, which originates from damaged vertebral endplates.

Potential candidates have experienced chronic low back pain for at least six months, tried conservative treatment for at least six months, and have specific changes visible on an MRI.

Meeting these criteria does not automatically make someone a candidate. A clinician must evaluate the possible source of pain, medical history, and other factors.

Watch the WBIR Feature

Watch the report below to learn more about Intracept. Individual experiences vary, and treatment does not guarantee pain relief or the ability to discontinue medication.

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