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World J Clin Cases. Dec 6, 2025; 13(34): 110925
Published online Dec 6, 2025. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v13.i34.110925
Published online Dec 6, 2025. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v13.i34.110925
Acute massive rotator cuff tear and biceps tendon dislocation following posterior shoulder dislocation: A case report
Meng-Yu Liu, Chang-Hao Lin, Yu-Sian Ding, Chen-Hao Chiang, Department of Orthopaedics, Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital, Chia-Yi 60002, Taiwan
Shih-Hao Chen, Department of Orthopaedics, Taichung Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Taichung 427213, Taiwan
Chen-Hao Chiang, Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Biopharmaceuticals, College of Life Sciences, National Chiayi University, Chia-Yi 600355, Taiwan
Author contributions: Liu MY drafted the first version of the manuscript; Lin CH and Din YS contributed to the formal investigation; Lin CH, Chen SH, and Chiang CH reviewed and edited the manuscript; Chiang CH contributed to conceptualization of the study. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Chen-Hao Chiang, Department of Orthopaedics, Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital, No. 539 Zhongxiao Road, East District, Chia-Yi 60002, Taiwan. chiangabaca@gmail.com
Received: June 19, 2025
Revised: August 12, 2025
Accepted: November 14, 2025
Published online: December 6, 2025
Processing time: 169 Days and 22 Hours
Revised: August 12, 2025
Accepted: November 14, 2025
Published online: December 6, 2025
Processing time: 169 Days and 22 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: We have highlighted a case in which a 60-year-old male experienced a massive rotator cuff tear after posterior shoulder dislocation. He was successfully treated with arthroscopic repair, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis, appropriate imaging evaluation, and timely surgical intervention. This case demonstrates that even in older adults, prompt recognition and repair can lead to excellent healing and complete functional recovery.