Overactive Bladder · Short answers
Altaviva: who is a candidate?
Altaviva is a small implant placed near the ankle.
The short answer
Altaviva is a small implant placed near the ankle.
A closer look
It stimulates the tibial nerve to calm an overactive bladder. It may fit adults with urge incontinence who haven't done well with medicines or behavior changes.
It's placed in a short outpatient procedure. It isn't for everyone, such as people with certain implanted devices or nerve problems.
What you can do next
If pills haven't fixed your urgency or leaks, ask whether Altaviva fits.
How we talk about this in Johns Creek and Cumming
Patients who bring this question to 10730 Medlock Bridge Road or to our Cumming office on Deputy Bill Cantrell Memorial Road can walk through it with the urologist they see. The article is background; the visit is where we make a recommendation.
A related official video
An official Advanced Urology video on this topic.
Where to read more
- Our page on this topic
- Johns Creek Clinic & Surgery Center
- Cumming Clinic
- Read this topic on learn.advancedurology.com
- Related page on advancedurology.com
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Altaviva: who is a candidate?
Altaviva is a small implant placed near the ankle.
Can I discuss this at either office?
Yes. We see patients at the Johns Creek Clinic & Surgery Center and at the Cumming Clinic. Mention overactive bladder when you book, and we will place the visit.
Request an appointment at Advanced Urology. Call 678-344-8900 or Book online.
Whenever a visit would help, the Johns Creek and Cumming teams are a phone call or a booked appointment away.