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Modic Changes on a Lumbar MRI: What Do They Mean?

If you have chronic low back pain, your doctor may recommend an MRI to look more closely at your spine. When you receive the MRI report, you may see a term you have never heard before: Modic changes. Modic changes describe certain findings in the bone marrow near the vertebral endplates. They are commonly seen on

September 8, 2026
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Intracept® Procedure for Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain: Who Is a Candidate?

Chronic low back pain can come from several different structures in the spine. In some patients, the source of pain may be the vertebral endplates—the areas where the spinal bones and discs meet. This condition is known as vertebrogenic low back pain. The Intracept® Procedure, also known as basivertebral nerve ablation, is a minimally invasive

September 8, 2026