My spine doctor had offered me Intracept surgery in January. I have all the "S" problems in my lower back. I use S to describe all the words besides stenosis that I can't spell. Any way the brochure and checking data thru the internet describes a different version of nerve abalation. Instead of burning the ends of nerves on the outside of the disc, the surgeon uses radio active Lazer type method going directly inside to the middle of the disc if I understand it correctly. He will hit S1 thru S5. Outpatient home same day...sore for about 10 days and succsss rate is about 79%. I've tried every non surgical method and at 74 I'm in horrific constant 24 hour pain relying on Norcal alternating with 1000 MG of tylenol. I'm not sure if this procedure is related to what you need, but I refuse and doc agrees not to have major back surgery, fusion etc. All my friends said that surgery did not work and caused more discs needing surgery. Try Google Intracept spine method and see if this applies to your needs. I'd prefer better success rate but I"m running out of options and willing to give it a try.