Sacral Neuromodulation: The Pelvic Pacemaker
Sacral neuromodulation is a quick, outpatient procedure that is used to treat certain pelvic floor issues such as overactive bladder (OAB), urinary retention, and fecal incontinence. In some cases, the sacral nerves do not properly communicate with the muscles in your pelvic floor. Sacral nerve modulation works similarly to a pacemaker, where a small implanted device delivers low voltage electrical pulses, restoring proper signaling from the sacral nerves to the pelvic floor muscles that are important for proper bowel and bladder function.