Sacral neuromodulation after stabilization of L2-S1 vertebrae with metallic fixation devices: is it feasible?

Int Urogynecol J. 2011 Mar;22(3):373-5. doi: 10.1007/s00192-010-1303-1. Epub 2010 Oct 30.

Abstract

Sacral neuromodulation is a surgical treatment for voiding difficulties. We report the case of a patient affected by overflow urinary incontinence and reduced bladder sensation subsequent to decompression and stabilization of L2-S1, showing that sacral nerve stimulation can be used in patients with sacral anatomy distortion and metallic fixation system. In these cases, implant is feasible with fluoroscopic guidance and little changes of standard implantation procedure.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Decompression, Surgical / methods
  • Electric Stimulation Therapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Internal Fixators*
  • Lumbar Vertebrae / surgery*
  • Lumbosacral Plexus / physiology*
  • Sacrum / surgery*
  • Scoliosis / surgery*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Urinary Incontinence / physiopathology
  • Urinary Incontinence / therapy*
  • Urodynamics / physiology