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During a routine follow-up appointment, the physician identified a device impedance issue.Imaging was obtained, which indicated a possible stimulation lead issue.Physician brought the patient to the operating room, and upon surgical exploration, the stimulation lead was found to be damaged.The physician noted twiddler syndrome, which posed a risk of patient injury.Physician explanted the existing stimulation lead, implanted a new lead, sutured, and closed.The revision surgery restored therapy, addressed the risk, and the issue is now resolved.
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