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Treatments · Long Island, NY

Basivertebral Nerve Ablation
Treating back pain that starts inside the vertebra.

At a glance

Basivertebral nerve ablation (the Intracept procedure) treats chronic low back pain that comes from the vertebrae themselves, called vertebrogenic pain. Through a small needle path into the bone and under X-ray guidance, the basivertebral nerve is ablated with radiofrequency energy. It is FDA-cleared for people with at least six months of back pain, specific MRI changes (Modic type 1 or 2) at L3 to S1, and no relief from conservative care. Dr. Benjamin (Ben) Klyachman, D.O., board-certified in pain medicine and physical medicine and rehabilitation, leads care at Institute of Function in Nassau County, NY, which welcomes patients from across Long Island, New York City and beyond.

Institute of Function opens in Nassau County, NY in early 2027. Every procedure follows a diagnosis-first assessment and is never guaranteed.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Ben Klyachman, D.O. · Updated October 23, 2026

Who it is for

Chronic axial low back pain (not mainly leg pain) for at least six months that has not improved with at least six months of conservative care, with Modic type 1 or 2 endplate changes at L3 to S1 on MRI.

How it works

An outpatient procedure under X-ray guidance: a probe reaches the basivertebral nerve inside the vertebral body and ablates it, interrupting pain signals from the endplates. There is no implant.

Evidence

Randomized trials and multi-year follow-up have shown improvement in pain and function for well-selected patients. Results depend on careful selection.

Risks

Risks include temporary soreness, nerve irritation, infection and bleeding. Serious complications are rare.

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