Pelvic parasympathetic nerves: These nerves begin at the sacral level of the spinal cord, which is the lowest part of the spine above the coccyx. They stimulate the bladder and relax the urethra.

In August 2003, the UK’s National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) assessed the existing data and ruled against the general use of sacral nerve stimulation for bowel incontinence in the ...

The technical advances of sacral nerve stimulation testing phase, namely the use of a tined lead and two phase testing, have improved the results during the last decade. [4] However, the complex ...

Each segment has many sets of nerves that exit the spinal cord: eight cervical sets, 12 thoracic, five lumbar, five sacral, and one coccygeal nerve. Damage to the spinal cord can cause paralysis.

May 4, 2005 (Philadelphia) — Implantable sacral nerve stimulation devices can significantly improve function and quality of life for patients with severe fecal incontinence, according to ...

Sacral neuromodulation is an outpatient procedure that involves two operations about one to two weeks apart. Operation 1: In the first operation patients are in a twilight sleep with anesthetics and ...

The spinal cord is a cylindrical tube of nerves and other cells. It carries signals back and forth between the brain and the rest of the body. Learn more about its anatomy and functions.

A sacral dimple is a small dimple or cleft at the base of the spinal cord. It is found in the small of the back, near the tailbone, which is also known as the sacrum. It is a congenital condition ...