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Sacral nerve stimulator causes bunion

Discussion in 'General Issues and Discussion Forum' started by Mark_M, Sep 8, 2009.

  1. Mark_M

    Mark_M Active Member


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    A patient came in today seeking advice in regards to her bunion.

    From my understanding....She recently had part of her large intestine removed and a 'pacemaker' inserted (in the abdomen) to stimulate the sacral nerve. This was to assist in digestion and bowel movements.

    The nurses said a side effect to stimulating the sacral nerve is that a bunion can develop, and many of there patients have complained of this. At night time my patient can feel the hallux being 'stimulated' and is uncomfortable.

    I provided her an otoform toe separator and discussed other splints available.

    Has any one ever heard of this?
     
  2. Craig Payne

    Craig Payne Moderator

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    I doubt its possible. HAV/bunions are an osseous deformity. Imagine the magnitude of forces needed to cause osseous adaptation. No amount of "muscle twitching" from a sacral stimulator is going to come close to generate the kinds of forces needed to cause osseous changes.
     
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