It may also assist in defecation and also may enable male patients to have a sustained full erection. The device is implanted in one of two regions, either through intrathecal administration or extradurally. It is often performed in conjunction with a dorsal rhizotomy, and many groups believe that the best results are only seen when this procedure is performed alongside the implantation.
The device can aid in bowel function and help male patients achieve a prolonged, complete erection. It is typically implanted in one of two locations and is often performed alongside a dorsal rhizotomy procedure, which many experts believe yields optimal results when combined with the implantation.