The minimally invasive procedure, Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation (PTNS), uses a very thin needle electrode inserted into the inner leg near the ankle to provide stimulation to the tibial nerve. The stimulation impulse travels along the tibial nerve to the sacral nerve plexus -the area controlling bladder function.

Patients require 12 treatments about two weeks apart. The in-office procedure takes about 30 minutes, and patients often nap, read a magazine or chat.