Read full paper at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=50845#.VE3WklfHRK0 Author(s) Jennifer Samuelsson 1* , Patric Blomstedt 2 Affiliation(s) 1 Department of Neurosurgery, Umea University Hospital, Umea, Sweden . 2 Department of Neurosurgery, Umea University, Umea, Sweden . ABSTRACT Background and Importance: Twiddler’s syndrome is a rare complication of DBS. This condition occurs when the IPG is consciously or inadvertently rotated in its pocket, resulting in torsion and possible dislodgement of implanted electrodes, with subsequent loss of function. Methods: Here we present a patient diagnosed with Twiddler’s syndrome. The patient presented with straining cables at the neck ...
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