/assets/production/practices/1642656bbf28ec6dcb5a945a17190415b9112065/images/2755404.jpg)
What is the Intracept Procedure?
The Intracept Procedure at the Centers of Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine is a minimally invasive outpatient procedure that eases vertebrogenic (back) pain. The treatment uses radiofrequency ablation (radio waves) to target specific nerves in the vertebra, reducing pain long-term without implants or invasive treatments.
The Centers of Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine experts are highly skilled in minimally invasive pain-reducing procedures. They personalize a solution that provides superior relief.
Which conditions can the Intracept Procedure address?
The Intracept radiofrequency ablation procedure helps treat the following conditions and more:
- Joint pain
- Arthritis discomfort
- Back pain
- Neck pain
- Facet syndrome
- Inflammation
- Headaches
- Sacroiliitis (sacroiliac joint inflammation)
To determine if you’re a candidate for this procedure, the Centers of Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine experts discuss your symptoms and medical history, complete a physical exam, and order nerve testing, blood tests, imaging procedures, or other diagnostic tests.
What are the benefits of the Intracept Procedure?
The advantages you can expect when choosing radiofrequency ablation at the Centers of Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine include:
- Outpatient procedure
- No surgery needed
- Decreased need for pain medicine
- Improved musculoskeletal functioning
- Less pain
- Minimal risk of complications
- No extensive recovery time
The results are highly effective and long-lasting, dramatically enhancing your quality of living.
What happens during the Intracept Procedure?
To prepare for the Intracept Procedure, the Centers of Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine experts use a local anesthetic to ensure optimal comfort. They use X-ray guidance to insert a tiny needle-like device that emits radiofrequency energy to disrupt nerve signals transmitting pain. The treatment typically lasts 30-60 minutes.
What should I expect after my treatment?
You can go home after undergoing the Intracept Procedure, but you must have a family member or friend drive you. You can return to normal activities within 24 hours but may develop soreness around the injection side.
The pain typically subsides within 10 days, and the results often last 3-12 months. If your discomfort eventually returns, the Centers of Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine experts offer additional treatments to ensure long-lasting relief.
Schedule an evaluation at the Centers of Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine by phone or online today to determine if you’re a candidate for the Intracept Procedure.