Sam Brusco, Associate Editor09.21.23
Relievant Medsystems has released its Intracept simulator system, an advanced training platform to learn the Intracept procedure.
The system is based on Medability’s SimBone simulation platform, which uses radiation-free simulation technology for immersive, hands-on training. Users can be trained on virtual x-ray, computed tomography (CT) imaging, and navigation with a realistic lumbosacral spine model.
The Intracept procedure is a minimally-invasive, long-lasting treatment for chronic vertebrogenic low back pain. The same-day, outpatient procedure uses targeted radiofrequency energy to stop the basivertebral nerve (BVN) from transmitting pain signals to the brain.
According to Relievant, the procedure takes about an hour to perform.
“This technology, combined with the next-generation Intracept Access Instruments, will give physicians the confidence to adopt the Intracept Procedure and maximize its effectiveness in treating vertebrogenic pain,” Ramana Naidu, MD, Director of Pain Management, MarinHealth Medical Center and Interventional Pain Physician and Anesthesiologist, MarinHealth Spine Institute, told the press. “Initially, I was skeptical about a spinal intervention simulator, but the fidelity and nuance of this system makes it truly feel like the real thing.”
“We are very proud of our partnership with the innovative team at Relievant Medsystems, aimed at facilitating safe and high-quality training of such an important surgical procedure,” said Dr. Patrick Wucherer, Medability’s CEO and co-founder. “Through our collaborative and inventive efforts, we've developed a scalable training solution that not only bolsters Relievant Medsystems' training capacity, but also delivers an engaging, immersive and highly mobile system.”
The company recently celebrated a milestone of over 10,000 patients relieved of lower back pain thanks to the Intracept procedure.
“We are dedicated to supporting physicians with clinical training and education to increase procedural efficiency and enable better patient outcomes,” said Tyler Binney, Relievant’s president and CEO. “The Intracept Simulator System is an important innovation that will empower more physicians to provide their patients with vertebrogenic pain relief.”
The system is based on Medability’s SimBone simulation platform, which uses radiation-free simulation technology for immersive, hands-on training. Users can be trained on virtual x-ray, computed tomography (CT) imaging, and navigation with a realistic lumbosacral spine model.
The Intracept procedure is a minimally-invasive, long-lasting treatment for chronic vertebrogenic low back pain. The same-day, outpatient procedure uses targeted radiofrequency energy to stop the basivertebral nerve (BVN) from transmitting pain signals to the brain.
According to Relievant, the procedure takes about an hour to perform.
“This technology, combined with the next-generation Intracept Access Instruments, will give physicians the confidence to adopt the Intracept Procedure and maximize its effectiveness in treating vertebrogenic pain,” Ramana Naidu, MD, Director of Pain Management, MarinHealth Medical Center and Interventional Pain Physician and Anesthesiologist, MarinHealth Spine Institute, told the press. “Initially, I was skeptical about a spinal intervention simulator, but the fidelity and nuance of this system makes it truly feel like the real thing.”
“We are very proud of our partnership with the innovative team at Relievant Medsystems, aimed at facilitating safe and high-quality training of such an important surgical procedure,” said Dr. Patrick Wucherer, Medability’s CEO and co-founder. “Through our collaborative and inventive efforts, we've developed a scalable training solution that not only bolsters Relievant Medsystems' training capacity, but also delivers an engaging, immersive and highly mobile system.”
The company recently celebrated a milestone of over 10,000 patients relieved of lower back pain thanks to the Intracept procedure.
“We are dedicated to supporting physicians with clinical training and education to increase procedural efficiency and enable better patient outcomes,” said Tyler Binney, Relievant’s president and CEO. “The Intracept Simulator System is an important innovation that will empower more physicians to provide their patients with vertebrogenic pain relief.”
