The lower lumbar and upper sacral nerve roots branch out ... In the lumbar region, this can pinch the sciatic nerve, leading to pain and other symptoms. Natural wear and tear of the spine and ...

Optic neuritis (ON) is an inflammation that damages your optic nerve. It can cause vision loss and pain when you move your eyes. As the inflammation goes away, your symptoms usually get better.

NICE has been notified about this procedure and will consider it as part of its work programme. The Interventional Procedures Advisory Committee (IPAC) will consider this procedure and NICE will issue ...

The aetiology is multifactorial. Conventional treatment is often unsuccessful. Sacral nerve stimulation is a new effective treatment for resistant faecal incontinence. Aims: To evaluate sacral nerve ...

Contemporary techniques for sacral nerve stimulation (SNS) are considered to involve easy, straightforward procedures and minimal invasiveness. As a result, SNS is now routinely incorporated into ...

New research confirms that sacral nerve stimulation is a feasible option for treating subjective symptoms of urinary ... include uncomfortable buzzing or painful sensations, loss of prior effect ...

With sacral nerve stimulation (SNS) being unlikely to work in these ... All five patients with faecal incontinence symptoms showed a >50% improvement during the trial phase in the number of episodes ...