Medtronic InterStim
Therapy is an FDA-approved treatment that has helped thousands
of people worldwide obtain relief from bladder control problems.
What
Is InterStim Therapy?
InterStim Therapy was created by Medtronic, the developer of
the bladder pacemaker. This FDA-approved treatment can eliminate
or greatly reduce bladder control symptoms for people suffering
from overactive bladder (urge incontinence, urgency-frequency)
or urinary retention problems.1
With Medtronic InterStim Therapy,
a small neurostimulator is placed under the skin of the upper
buttock during a minimally invasive, outpatient procedure. InterStim
Therapy is reversible and can be discontinued at any time by
turning off or removing the neurostimulator.
How Does InterStim
Therapy Work?
InterStim Therapy works with the sacral nerves, located near
the tailbone. The sacral nerves control the bladder and muscles
related to urinary function. If the brain and sacral nerves
do not communicate correctly, the nerves will not tell the
bladder to function properly, which can cause bladder control
problems. InterStim Therapy targets this communication problem
by stimulating the nerves with mild electrical pulses.
How Can
I Find Out If InterStim Therapy Will Work for Me?
You can try InterStim Therapy during a trial assessment period
to find out whether it will work for you before making a long-term
commitment. With long-term InterStim Therapy, a small neurostimulator
is placed under the skin of the upper buttock during a minimally
invasive, outpatient procedure.
How It Works
Watch how InterStim Therapy works with the sacral nerves to reduce
the symptoms of overactive bladder.
References
1. Single-stage Implant Clinical Trial, Medtronic Clinical
Summary for InterStim Therapy.
Source: Medtronic
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