Greater tuberosity (GT) fractures with rotator cuff injuries are challenging due to risks of nonunion and functional loss. We report a case treated with a distal radius locking plate combined with suture anchors. A female patient presented with shoulder pain and immobility 4 weeks after trauma, diagnosed with humeral head dislocation and rotator cuff tear. She underwent minimally invasive fixation using this combined technique, which provides stable fracture reduction while repairing the rotator cuff. At the 18-month follow-up, shoulder function was fully restored with no complications. This combined technique achieved favorable outcomes, suggesting that it may represent a safe and effective option for selected patients with similar complex injuries.
He et al. (2026) studied this question.