It was reported that a patient was experiencing pain.The patient planned on performing a biopsy to confirm the presence of an infection.Aspiration confirmed the presence of c.Acnes bacteria as the cause of infection.There was a revision surgery performed.All humeral components were taken out, screw driver broke off in the patient, and baseplate couldn't be removed.The broken fragment of the screwdriver was left in the patient.This was during a staged procedure.Procedure had to be adapted to account for the fact that all the implants could not be explanted from the patient.Antibiotic spacer was put in.Patient had a previous cuff repair on their shoulder.Date unknown.
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