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Nashi – Basivertebral Nerve Ablation

Dr. Sara Nashi presents on basivertebral nerve ablation for treating vertebrogenic low back pain. She emphasizes the importance of understanding patient cases and presents a 50-year-old active male patient with chronic low back pain, detailing the diagnostic process and treatment steps. The patient showed Modic type 2 changes on MRI, indicating eligibility for basivertebral nerve ablation. Dr. Nashi explains the procedure, patient selection criteria, and outcomes, highlighting the significant pain reduction and improved function in patients. She underscores the importance of this minimally invasive, implant-free procedure for long-term pain relief.