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X-rays taken at initial consultation demonstrating elevation of the humeral head (a), medialization of the glenoid implant (b) and osteolysis around the humeral implant (c).
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F1
The replacement head had also migrated medially due to failure of the supporting glenoid bone and there was osteolysis around the humeral implant (Fig. 1.).
X-ray images taken 12 months post-operatively, demonstrating satisfactory prosthesis position.
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F2
Twelve months post-operatively, her radiographs were satisfactory (Fig. 2) and she had regained function to a level beyond her pre-operative range.