The Intracept™ Procedure and You
Find out how we can support you in the journey to relieve your vertebrogenic low back pain.
Vertebrogenic Pain Is Understood
Vertebrogenic pain is a distinct type of chronic low back pain caused by damage to vertebral endplates, the interface between the disc and the vertebral body. Disc degeneration, and the wear and tear that occurs with everyday living, produces stresses on the endplates that damage them, leading to inflammation and vertebrogenic pain.
The Only Procedure Designed to Relieve Vertebrogenic Pain
The Intracept Procedure targets a specific nerve within the vertebra called the basivertebral nerve and has been shown to improve function and relieve pain long-term. The procedure is implant-free, preserving future treatment options for other spine conditions.
Hear Alison’s Story
Alison was diagnosed with vertebrogenic pain and received the Intracept Procedure. Watch her story and hear her advice for patients like you.
Going the Extra Insurance Mile for Patients
Relievant’s Patient Access Program helps patients get insurance approval for the Intracept Procedure to treat chronic low back pain. The process may require prior authorization, internal appeals, and external appeals.
The Intracept Procedure Quick Facts
Minimally invasive
Long-term pain relief after a single procedure
Brief recovery, same-day procedure
Implant-free
Proven safety profile
Preserves overall spine structure
Hear from Kourtney
“My best friend said to me I have not heard you talk about your back in so long.”
Hear from Jeff
“I’m back in the gym every day. It’s been seven years since I’ve squatted or did a dead lift.”
Hear from Lori
“Every activity I’ve had to quit, I’ve taken back up… I am in the best shape of my life. I have no pain.”
Hear from Shaun
“I could finally be who I’m supposed to be.”
Hear from Kathy
“I was amazed at how well the procedure works. It’s like a brand new life.”
Hear from Debbie B.
“I feel fantastic. I have no pain. It’s been amazing.”
Hear from Dave
“I went scuba diving recently and had nothing, no pain, I just had goosebumps inside.”
Hear from Debbie E.
“It has turned my life around. It brings tears to my eyes to think about it right now.”
Hear from Karen
“It’s just been life changing—for me, and for my family.”
Hear from James
“I don’t have aching in my low back after a day of fishing or boating anymore.”
Hear from Alison
“I have really been able to experience life as I’ve always felt I should.”
Hear from Michael
“I can pretty much do anything that I want to do.”
As with any surgical procedure, there are risks and considerations associated with the Intracept Procedure. See important safety information below.
Physicians: See Indications, Contraindications, and Risks
Indications for Use: The Intracept™ Intraosseous Nerve Ablation System is intended to be used in conjunction with radiofrequency (RF) generators for the ablation of basivertebral nerves of the L3 through S1 vertebrae for the relief of chronic low back pain of at least six months duration that has not responded to at least six months of conservative care, and is also accompanied by features consistent with Type 1 or Type 2 Modic changes on an MRI such as inflammation, edema, vertebral endplate changes, disruption and fissuring of the endplate, vascularized fibrous tissues within the adjacent marrow, hypointensive signals (Type 1 Modic change), and changes to the vertebral body marrow including replacement of normal bone marrow by fat, and hyperintensive signals (Type 2 Modic change). Contraindications - Use of the Intracept Intraosseous Nerve Ablation System is contraindicated in: Patients with severe cardiac or pulmonary compromise, patients with active implantable pulse generators (e.g. pacemakers, defibrillators), patients where the targeted ablation zone is < 10 mm away from a sensitive structure not intended to be ablated, including the vertebral foramen (spinal canal), patients with active systemic infection or local infection in the area to be treated, patients who are pregnant, and/or skeletally immature patients (generally ≤ 18 years of age). Refer to the Instructions for Use provided with the Intracept Procedure or www.relievant.com/intracept/ for potential adverse effects, warnings, and precautions prior to using this product.
Caution: U.S. Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
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Patients: See the Indications & Risks Involved
Contraindications include being pregnant, having weakened cardiac or pulmonary function, having an active implanted electronic medical device in the body (such as a pacemaker or defibrillator), being diagnosed with a systemic or local infection, or having an anatomy that could be damaged unintentionally while ablating the basivertebral nerve (based on your physicians’ clinical review). The Intracept Procedure is also contraindicated in patients who are skeletally immature – which generally means individuals under the age of 18 are not candidates. There are also certain risks and precautions regarding the procedure which you should be aware of before proceeding. Talk with your doctor about what indicates, and contraindicates, certain patients for the Intracept Procedure – as well as the risks and precautions for the procedure. For complete indications for use, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and side effects visit www.relievant.com/intracept/.
Caution: U.S. Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
Copyright © 2025 by Boston Scientific Corporation or its affiliates. All rights reserved.