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sacral nerve [′sak·rəl ′nərv] (neuroscience) Any of five pairs of spinal nerves in the sacral region which innervate muscles and skin of the lower back, lower extremities, and perineum, and branches to the hypogastric and pelvic plexuses. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| A combination of degenerative disc bulging and bony joint enlargement compresses an existing spinal nerve root, usually the lowest lumbar or the first sacral nerve. These procedures include bladder denervation, insertion of sacral nerve stimulators, and bladder augmentation. Sacral nerve stimulation in patients with chronic intractable pelvic pain. |
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