The urologists at Vitality Plus Urology are skilled in the placement of the InterStim™ Bladder Neuromodulation Device, which is used in cases of overactive bladder. The procedure involved the placement of a small electrical wire through your skin into the lower portion of your pelvic bone, or sacrum. The wire delivers a small electrical charge to the nerve that comes from your bladder, often resulting in relieving the overactive bladder.
There are basically two parts of the procedure. The first step is nerve evaluation. The urologist will place a small needle into the pelvic bone and connect it to a wire that passes through the skin. The wire connects to an electrical device, and the patient wears the device for a few days. The second step is the return visit to the urologist where results are discussed. If the device has caused the bladder to be less overactive, the urologist will place a more permanent device.
Low-level electrical stimulation to the nerve that comes from the bladder to the spinal cords has been shown to decrease the overactive nature of the bladder significantly. Approximately 70% of InterStim patients see a significant improvement in their symptoms. Call us today to see if the InterStim Bladder Control Therapy device is right for you!
InterStim system information:
82% of people achieved success at 5 years
Only therapy that lets you see if it works before you and your doctor decide
84% satisfaction among those who use it
3X greater improvements in OAB quality of life
More than 375,000 people worldwide have chosen the Medtronic InterStim systems for more control and long-lasting relief
Smart Programmer helps you take more control!
The smart programmer allows you and your healthcare provider to manage your therapy as needed. Unlike previous iterations of our technology that resembled a key fob without a display screen, our Smart Programmer allows you:
Visibility to check your stimulation level on a clear, easy-to-read screen
Turn stimulation on or off
Adjust your stimulation with confidence that its been changed to the setting you intended
Change therapy programs (as directed by your healthcare provider)
Activate MRI mode and check MRI eligibility
Vitality Plus Urology has a compassionate and friendly staff that is sensitive to men's and women's healthcare needs. Call us today for more information or to schedule an appointment.