Description

In this engaging presentation, Dr. Brian Durkin shares his personal and clinical experience with basivertebral nerve (BVN) ablation for treating vertebrogenic low back pain. With over 360 cases performed—including on himself—he explains the anatomy, mechanisms, and clinical signs of vertebrogenic pain, emphasizing Modic changes as a biomarker. He reviews published evidence, procedural techniques, lesion strategies, and long-term data showing sustained patient outcomes. BVN ablation is positioned as a cost-effective, durable alternative to fusion surgery. He encourages innovation in regions lacking access to branded tools and calls it a future standard of care in global back pain management.