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Medtronic InterStim™ Therapy

Physicians included in the InterStim™ Center of Excellence (COE) program have been recognized by Medtronic for demonstrating exemplary use of the InterStim™ system and a commitment to patient care for those suffering from symptoms associated with overactive bladder (OAB), fecal incontinence (FI) and non-obstructive urinary retention.

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Overactive Bladder

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Bowel Incontinence

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Urinary Retention

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Medtronic Interstim Therapy

 

Medtronic bladder and bowel control therapy delivered by the InterStim™ system restores bladder or bowel function by gently stimulating the sacral nerves. The therapy is an implantable device that targets the nerves that control your bladder and bowel. With the Interstim system, you may experience improved symptom relief allowing for fewer trips to the bathroom, fewer accidents, more confidence and more freedom.

For more information, FAQs and to take a short quiz to see if Medtronic Interstim Therapy is for you, click here.

What are the benefits of Medtronic InterStim™ Therapy?

Small size


Safely delivers therapy with a miniaturized implant

Long-Term Therapy


Designed to provide long-term symptom relief

Full-Body MRI


Eligible for full-body MRI under approved conditions

Clinically Proven


In a clinical study, InterStim Therapy provided sustained safety and symptom relief at 3 years

How does InterStim™ Therapy work?

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Where more conservative treatments target the bladder and bowel muscles, the InterStim™ system targets the sacral nerves that control bladder and bowel function.6,7 Targeting this communication may help restore* proper function.


InterStim™ therapy:

  • Is clinically proven to reduce accidents
  • Is reported to significantly improve quality of life (lifestyle, ability to cope, embarrassment, and depression)
  • Allows you to get full-body§ MRI scans if you need them
  • Has been used to treat more than 375,000 patients worldwide
  • Is safe and minimally invasive

Experience Matters. Trust Medtronic.

When you need sacral neuromodulation, choose the only systems with proven, long-term clinical results.

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Medtronic InterStim™ Therapy Resources

New Patient Welcome

with Dr. Jessica J. Rueb

What impact can InterStim therapy have on your life?

with Dr. Jessica J. Rueb

InterStim Therapy

with Dr. Jessica J. Rueb

InterStim Evaluation

with Dr. Jessica J. Rueb

Am I the only one with this condition?

with Dr. Jessica J. Rueb

First appointment follow up

with Dr. Jessica J. Rueb

Post evaluation appointment prep

with Dr. Jessica J. Rueb

First appointment follow up

with Dr. Jessica J. Rueb

Intro to Condition: Urinary Incontinence

with Dr. Jessica J. Rueb

Intro to Condition: Fecal Incontinence

with Dr. Jessica J. Rueb

How to use Your InterStim Smart Programmer

with Dr. Lauren Wood Thum

How to put your InterStim system into MRI mode

with Dr. Lauren Wood Thum

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