Intracept™ Procedure
Center of Excellence
Dr. Braden Webb has been designated an Intracept Center of Excellence physician, recognizing his advanced training and experience with this innovative procedure for chronic low back pain.
What Is Vertebrogenic Pain?
Vertebrogenic pain is a distinct type of chronic low back pain (CLBP) caused by damage to the vertebral endplates — the cartilage surfaces between vertebrae and spinal discs. This damage can result from disc degeneration or simply the wear and tear that occurs with everyday living.
The basivertebral nerve (BVN), found within the vertebral body, carries pain signals from these inflamed endplates to the brain. Patients often describe this pain as being in the middle of their low back, made worse by physical activity, prolonged sitting, and bending forward.
Vertebrogenic pain is diagnosed through clinical evaluation and MRI findings that show Modic changes — signs of inflammation and bone marrow edema in the vertebral endplates.
How the Intracept Procedure Works
Diagnosis
Your physician identifies vertebrogenic pain through clinical evaluation and MRI findings, including Modic changes (bone marrow edema) in the vertebral endplates.
Access
Using fluoroscopic guidance, a small cannula is introduced through the pedicle of the affected vertebra to reach the basivertebral nerve.
Ablation
A radiofrequency (RF) probe is advanced through the cannula to the basivertebral nerve. Controlled thermal energy ablates the nerve, stopping it from transmitting pain signals.
Recovery
The procedure is performed on an outpatient basis. Patients typically return to normal activities within 1–2 weeks, with pain relief improving over the following months.
Why Choose a Center of Excellence?
The Intracept Center of Excellence designation is provided to physicians who have achieved a high level of training and experience with the Intracept Procedure and demonstrate a commitment to maintaining a high level of proficiency in performing the Procedure.
As a Center of Excellence physician, Dr. Braden Webb has demonstrated the expertise and case volume required to earn this distinction. Patients can feel confident knowing they are receiving care from a provider with proven proficiency in this specialized procedure.
Patient Benefits
- FDA-cleared procedure for chronic vertebrogenic low back pain
- Minimally invasive, outpatient procedure
- Long-term pain relief after a single treatment
- Implant-free — preserves spinal structure
- Targets the root cause, not just symptoms
- Proven safe with durable results in clinical studies
Ready to Find Relief?
Schedule a consultation to find out if the Intracept Procedure may be right for you.
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