Complete transection of permanent pacemaker lead by a dislocated left shoulder prosthesis

A case of complete transection the leads a permanent pacemaker (PPM) by dislocated left shoulder prosthesis is reported. An 86 year old woman with history B-cell lymphoma diagnosed subsequent to pathological fracture humerus in 2010 was managed replacement. Subsequently, she underwent chemotherapy for and malignant lesion reported have resolved. In addition, further went on PPM- sided DDDR inserted 2015 chronotropic incompetence. Following mechanical fall had 2021, it found that PPM been damaged, transected, potentially infected failing capture along displaced which likely culprit damage. decision made not remove multidisciplinary team managing her. This highlights importance an understanding complications surgeries, including approach adopted surgery patients in-situ need regular follow up imaging.