In this episode I talk to Amy Anderson who provides support for the sacral nerve stimulator (SNS) developed by Axonics. SNS is a therapy that was to developed to help treat urgency urinary incontinence, urinary retention, and fecal incontinence. It stimulates the third sacral nerve via an implant – think of it like a pacemaker for the bladder.
Amy and I discuss how the therapy works and how successful it is. And we talk about the practical details of having this type of implant. There is a 1-2 week long trial period where we determine if the implant is successfully addressing your symptoms. During the trial, there is a wire implanted that stimulates the nerve (there are 2 different ways this can be done) and an external battery. You have to keep voiding diaries before and during the trial.
We talk about how the device can be programmed if it becomes less effective over time (this is done via Bluetooth and without undressing just using an i-pad like device). We also talk about what the stimulation feels like, what different types of batteries can be used, the possible complications, the ability to get MRI’s after the procedure and the current TSA regulations that impact implants.
You can learn more about Axonics here :https://www.axonics.com/
In this episode I talk to Amy Anderson who provides support for the sacral nerve stimulator (SNS) developed by Axonics. SNS is a therapy that was to developed to help treat urgency urinary incontinence, urinary retention, and fecal incontinence. It stimulates the third sacral nerve via an implant – think of it like a pacemaker for the bladder.
Amy and I discuss how the therapy works and how successful it is. And we talk about the practical details of having this type of implant. There is a 1-2 week long trial period where we determine if the implant is successfully addressing your symptoms. During the trial, there is a wire implanted that stimulates the nerve (there are 2 different ways this can be done) and an external battery. You have to keep voiding diaries before and during the trial.
We talk about how the device can be programmed if it becomes less effective over time (this is done via Bluetooth and without undressing just using an i-pad like device). We also talk about what the stimulation feels like, what different types of batteries can be used, the possible complications, the ability to get MRI’s after the procedure and the current TSA regulations that impact implants.
You can learn more about Axonics here :https://www.axonics.com/