Introduction

Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal Cord Injury Charities

Functional Electrical
Stimulation

Julie Hill:
The Research Project

Implants to Control
the Bladder and Bowel

Implants to Restore
Leg Function

FES Rowing

Why do FES cycling?

FES Cycling Trial

Contact Details

It is essential that people with spinal cord injury can manage their bladders despite the paralysis. One very successful method is the Sacral Anterior Root Stimulator (SARS), otherwise known as the Finetech-Brindley implant. Following the operation in which the device is implanted, incontinence is prevented, and the bladder can be emptied when it is convenient. The device also often helps with bowel evacuation. It is suitable for people with complete spinal cord lesions (complete loss of sensation or movement in the lower body).

Enquiries can be made to the manufacturers

http://www.finetech-medical.co.uk/

or to clinicians at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (Dr Sarah Knight)

http://www.spinalresearchcentre.org.uk/

or at other Spinal Injuries Units in Britain.

There is a list at http://www.spinalnet.co.uk/