Spine Surgeon Mark W. McFarland, DO, has successfully performed the first two Intraosseus Basivertebral Nerve Ablation procedures in the Hampton Roads region, utilizing the Intracept® device by Relievant Medsystems, Inc., a subsidiary of Boston Scientific. The groundbreaking outpatient procedures were conducted on Thursday at Mercy Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital in Newport News, Virginia.
The pioneering procedures were performed on two patients with chronic vertebrogenic back pain. The first patient, a 91-year-old man, had pain at levels L3-S1, while the second patient, a 53-year-old man, experienced discomfort at levels L3-5. Both patients reportedly recovered well and were discharged after a few hours in recovery.
Dr. McFarland, who practices at Orthopaedic and Spine Center in Newport News, Virginia, emphasized the significance of the Intracept Procedure. “With the Intracept Procedure, we are embarking on a paradigm shift in the treatment and diagnosis of vertebrogenic pain,” he stated. “Not only is the procedure proven to be safe and durable, but it also provides patients with the opportunity to get back to living without the burden of chronic low back pain.”
Dr. McFarland is a recognized spine specialist renowned for his advanced treatments for spinal deformities, diseases, disorders, and arthritis. He has also contributed significantly as a consultant and innovator in developing new surgical techniques and instruments that enhance spine surgery outcomes.
Orthopaedic & Spine Center, where Dr. McFarland practices, offers specialized Orthopaedic and Interventional Pain Management services, including spine care, sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, total joint replacement, pain management, and Workers’ Compensation Injury Management. Serving patients throughout the Hampton Roads area, their physicians have full staff privileges at Coastal Virginia Surgery Center and Mercy Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital.
The introduction of the Intracept Procedure in Hampton Roads represents a substantial advancement in medical treatment for patients suffering from chronic low back pain. This innovative procedure could significantly improve the quality of life for many individuals afflicted with vertebrogenic pain, offering a new, effective option for pain relief and functional recovery.
For more information on Orthopaedic & Spine Center and its physicians, visit www.osc-ortho.com.
