Spine
Intracept Procedure
Treat chronic low back pain at its source with the Intracept procedure at Lowcountry Orthopaedics in Charleston SC. Expert spine care. Schedule today.
What is the Intracept Procedure?
This minimally invasive procedure is done via two needles and usually takes less than 30 minutes.
The Intracept procedure is a needle procedure used to treat low back pain that may also radiate into the buttocks, hips, and posterior thighs.
Why Do We Recommend This Procedure?
- Minimally Invasive, same-day ‘out-patient’ procedure.
- No incision, needle pokes only.
- No limitations during recovery.
- You are asleep for the procedure.
- Minimal pain & no restrictions during recovery.
- No implants.
Who Is A Candidate For This Procedure?
- Patients with prominent low back pain.
- Patients who have failed other surgeries.
- Patients trying to avoid complex ‘open’ surgery.
Schedule an appointment with one of our Board Certified Spine Specialiststo discuss the Intracept procedure.
Candidates for Intracept
Patients with predominantly low back pain that may or may not extend into the buttocks, hips, and posterior thighs. Patients of all ages, including those who have had prior surgery or have never had surgery.
What Is The Process Like?
Usually, this procedure is done at our surgery center. You are completely asleep under anesthesia. It usually takes 30 minutes. The needle pokes are covered with band-aids. You go home the same day with little to no restrictions.
Why Choose Lowcountry Orthopaedics?
Our Spine Specialists are trained in complex spine as well as minimally invasive spine. We have the latest radiographic technologies that assist in the precision placement of the needles to give you the best possible result.
