Residents of Lewisville and surrounding areas now have a new option for chronic lower back pain that has resisted medication, physical therapy, and steroid injections. The Advanced Pain Institute of Texas, led by Dr. John Broadnax and Dr. Eric Anderson, is performing basivertebral nerve ablation, a minimally invasive outpatient procedure.
How the procedure works
The technique uses X‑ray‑guided imaging to locate the basivertebral nerve deep within the spine. Through a tiny incision, a radiofrequency probe delivers heat for seven to fifteen minutes, permanently damaging the nerve and stopping it from transmitting pain signals.
What doctors say
“This nerve often causes a deep, aching pain in the middle of the back, especially when you bend forward,” Dr. Broadnax explained. “Until now we didn’t have a way to treat it directly. This is an exciting way to get to the bottom of it.” Dr. Anderson added that the procedure is considered outpatient and minimally invasive, allowing patients to return home the same day.
Patient outcomes
According to the physicians, once the nerve is damaged it generally does not grow back, and many patients experience rapid improvement, reclaiming the active lives they thought were lost. “The results have been fantastic,” Dr. Broadnax said, noting that several insurance companies now cover the treatment when a clear medical need is demonstrated.
Getting the treatment
Patients interested in learning more can contact the Advanced Pain Institute of Texas at 972‑866‑4246 or visit their website at apitexas.com. The clinic emphasizes that the procedure is an option for those who have endured chronic lower back pain for years without lasting relief.
Original reporting: Cross Timbers Gazette — read the source article.
