Intracept™ Basivertebral Nerve Ablation
Chronic lower back pain can disrupt your day-to-day life, leaving you looking for ways to find relief. You may wonder if anything will truly make a difference.
At Cleveland Clinic London, our pain management and radiology specialists offer Intracept Basivertebral Nerve Ablation (BVNA). This minimally invasive, drug-free option may help with certain types of chronic lower back pain. With private care, you can quickly schedule a consultation and move forward with your treatment.
Why Choose Us for Private BVNA Treatment?
Minimally invasive options:
If open spine surgery is not the best option for you, our consultants can talk with you about minimally invasive procedures like BVNA. This drug-free treatment can help manage chronic lower back pain and often lets you get back to your normal activities sooner than traditional surgery.
Skilled collaborative providers:
At Cleveland Clinic London, our team works together across different specialties to plan and manage your care. If you choose BVNA with us, radiologists, orthopaedists, pain management specialists and other experts will support you throughout your treatment.
Personalised care:
Everyone experiences pain differently. During your consultation, our team will listen to your story and answer your questions. Together, we will look at whether a minimally invasive treatment like the Intracept procedure is right for you.
Is the Intracept Procedure Right for Me?
If you have lived with chronic vertebrogenic pain for more than six months, you know how tiring it can be to carry discomfort through your day. This type of pain starts with damaged endplates of the bones in your spine (vertebrae). The damage can irritate the basivertebral nerve inside these bones, creating ongoing pain that isn’t always eased by standard treatments.
BVNA targets this nerve directly and can offer a new option if other treatments have not helped. In your consultation with one of our pain management experts, you can discuss whether this procedure is a good next step for you.
A Team Approach to Care
If you choose to have the Intracept BVNA procedure at Cleveland Clinic London, your care will be led by consultant musculoskeletal radiologist, Dr. David McKean, who will work alongside a team your care team of experts, including consultant orthopaedic surgeons, radiologists and pain management specialists.
Locations
Our consultants see patients in modern and technologically advanced facilities in the heart of London.Having the Intracept Procedure at Cleveland Clinic London
Intracept BVNA is a minimally invasive alternative to open spinal surgery. It is designed to help you return to your normal activities sooner, with less pain during recovery. Rather than a large incision, your consultant will make a small one and use specialised tools to reach the basivertebral nerve. A tiny radiofrequency probe then applies gentle heat to the affected nerve, helping to reduce pain signals. You’ll be comfortably asleep under general anaesthesia throughout the procedure.
You can expect your procedure to last between 60 and 90 minutes, and you’ll likely go home the same day once the anaesthesia wears off. Before you leave, your consultant will go over any temporary restrictions, typically including avoiding exercise for a couple of days. You may notice some soreness, minor bruising or swelling around the incision. A simple over-the-counter pain reliever, such as paracetamol, can usually lessen these symptoms.
With this approach, many patients find they can return to their usual routines more quickly than with traditional spinal surgery.
Paying for Private Intracept BVNA at Cleveland Clinic London
Before starting treatment, you’ll receive a clear estimate that shows what you can expect to pay. When it’s time to settle your account, we accept most private medical insurance plans and offer self-pay options for pain management care.
If you have any questions, our team is happy to help. Just call us on +44 20 3423 7500.
Taking the Next Step
If you’re ready to explore whether Intracept BVNA could help with your back pain, our team is here to guide you. You can arrange a consultation quickly and speak with our team of experts. We’re here to answer your questions and walk you through what to expect. We’ll support you throughout the process, helping you feel confident in the decisions about your care.
Appointments
Ready to see us? We’re ready for you and look forward to the opportunity to assist with your needs. We’re available to take your call Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. You’re also welcome to request an appointment online.
Self-Pay
We offer convenient self-pay services. But what does that mean? With this option, you’ll benefit from transparent pricing, access to unparalleled care, and the expertise of our consultants.
Private Insurance
Need help using your private insurance? We make it easy to get your referral, authorisation and make sure everything’s covered so you can come into your appointment with one less thing to worry about.
