A patient underwent surgery for shoulder issues, experiencing popping sensations.A significant pop occurred while lifting a 50-pound bag of feed, leading to the discovery of poly dissociation with metal fragments visible on x-ray.Surgery was performed to remove old poly and debris and replace it with new poly.Post-op x-rays showed favorable results.The hospital required the implant to be tested by pathology, with the patient expecting to receive it back in a couple of weeks.Notable circumstances include the patient's active lifestyle as a farmer.Some debris was observed initially but appeared to have been successfully removed during the procedure.
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