Basivertebral nerve ablation or BVN is a minimally invasive spinal procedure used to treat patients with lower back pain. It is usually prescribed for vertebrogenic chronic back pain that’s not responding to conservative treatment options.
BVN is an outpatient procedure performed by a pain specialist. It utilizes radiofrequency energy that targets and prevents the basivertebral nerves from transmitting pain signals.
With the guidance of C-arm fluoroscopy, your doctor will make a small incision in your lower back near the target vertebra. Your doctor will then insert a special needle and curved cannula to locate and access the basivertebral nerve. Once the location is confirmed, a radiofrequency probe will be inserted through the cannula. The probe will be used to medically “heat” up the nerves and stop them from sending pain signals.
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