Chronic low back pain affects 30 million people in the US, lasting for more than six months and sometimes years. Despite trying medication, steroid injections, and chiropractic care, many people find themselves still in pain with no relief in sight. However, a new procedure called basivertebral nerve ablation (BVN) offers hope for those suffering from persistent back pain.
Andrea Beagle, who struggled to move due to her back pain, found relief through BVN. Dr. Kevin “Buzz” Barrette, an interventional Pain Specialist at Scripps Clinic Medical Group in San Diego, performed the procedure on Beagle, who was dealing with vertebrogenic back pain. BVN works by shutting off the pain signal from the spine to the brain, providing relief to patients like Beagle.
Dr. Barrette explained that BVN is a significant breakthrough in treating back pain as it targets the nerve responsible for sensation in the affected area of the spine. While the procedure does not address the underlying structural issues causing the pain, it effectively alleviates the pain itself, offering much-needed relief for patients like Beagle.
For Beagle, BVN ablation was life-changing as it allowed her to regain mobility and enjoy activities with her grandchildren once again. The recovery process for BVN ablation is minimal, allowing patients to return to their normal routines almost immediately. Medicare and most insurers cover the procedure making it accessible to those in need of relief from chronic back pain. With this innovative procedure, individuals suffering from long-term back pain can find hope for a pain-free future.
Chronic low back pain can be debilitating and affect millions of people’s quality of life. However, a new procedure called basivertebral nerve ablation (BVN) offers hope for those suffering from persistent back pain.
Andrea Beagle previously struggled with severe vertebrogenic back pain that made even basic movements difficult.
Dr. Kevin “Buzz” Barrette performed BVNA on Andrea after she tried various treatments without success.
BVNA works by shutting off the nerve responsible for sensation in the affected area of the spine.
The recovery process is minimal and allows patients to return to their normal routines almost immediately.
Medicare and most insurers cover BVNA making it accessible to those who need relief from chronic low back pain.
