Revision surgery - the patient disassociated the attempt to cement 2 of the +8 spacers.This is the second revision for this patient in an effort to stabilize shoulder mechanics.The first implantation of a djo reverse components was a revision of a cement spacer to eradicate an infection received.The extreme amount of bone loss on both the humeral and glenoid was significant.Then the new index djo revision case, the patient dislocated the construct and had to be brought back to the operating room.To avoid explanting a well fixed humeral stem, the surgeon decided to attempt to bond 2 +8 spacers together with bone cement.This construct lasted approximately 6 months.All components, except the glenoid baseplate and locking screws, were removed during the revision surgery.This was a very complex case with multiple issues.During the implantation of the 44 +8 glenosphere, the screws fractured and a portion of the threads were unable to be retrieved.
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