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Title: Twiddler's syndrome after dorsal root ganglion stimulation: A case report
Authors: Vanloon, M
RAYMAEKERS, Vincent 
Meeuws, S
PLAZIER, Mark 
Issue Date: 2023
Publisher: ELSEVIER SCI LTD
Source: Heliyon, 9 (8) (Art N° e18365)
Abstract: Dorsal root ganglion stimulation (DRG-S) is a promising therapy for chronic neuropathic pain, but complications of this therapy are poorly understood. Twiddler's syndrome, a rare complication characterized by lead displacement and coiling of wires, has been reported in other neuromodulation devices, but has not been described in the context of DRG-S. Here, we present a first-of-a-kind case report of Twiddler's syndrome occurring after 8 months of DRG-S. This case report highlights the importance of considering Twiddler's syndrome as a potential complication in patients undergoing DRG-S, especially in those with significant weight loss history.
Keywords: Dorsal root ganglion stimulation;Neurostimulation;Twiddler;Complications
Document URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1942/43170
e-ISSN: 2405-8440
DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e18365
ISI #: 001051239300001
Rights: 2023 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd. This is an open access article under the CC BY license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
Category: A1
Type: Journal Contribution
Appears in Collections:Research publications

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