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Baptist Booneville Surgeon Performs Intracept Procedure for Chronic Low Back Pain

From left, Paris Lindsey, RTR; Paula V. Meeks, CST; Laken Todd, RN; Anthony Lane Armstrong, MD, DABPM; Alyson Owens, CRNA.

Dr. Anthony Armstrong, who specializes in interventional pain management surgery at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Booneville, recently performed the first Intracept procedure in the Baptist system.

Intracept is an outpatient basivertebral nerve (BVN) ablation procedure for the relief of chronic low back pain. The minimally invasive procedure utilizes fluoroscopic guidance and targeted radiofrequency energy. No implant is necessary.

Appointments with Dr. Armstrong can be made with a referral from a primary care provider. Please call 662-720-5123 for more information.