Revision was performed approximately 1 month after the primary surgery; primary surgery occurred on (b)(6) 2023.No fall or other trauma noted.Patient presented with a loosened stem within the humeral canal.36x14 stem, 40 mm +3 stability humeral cup, and 9 mm spacer explanted.These parts were replaced with a 40x14 stem, 40 mm + 3 stability humeral cup, 9 mm spacer, a 34 mm cortical screw, and a 28 mm cortical screw.The primary surgery was treatment for a fracture.Contrary to the surgical technique for the primary surgery, the surgeon did not include any distal screws, which allowed the stem to loosen.Surgeon stated that all future proximal humeral fractures will be treated with distal screws.
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