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October 1, 2025BMC Musculoskeletal DisordersOpen Access

Aortic dissection disguised as musculoskeletal condition: a case report and review of literature

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XLXiaodan LiZCZe‐Jian Chen

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Overview

Case report reveals diagnostic challenges of aortic dissection presenting as musculoskeletal pain, highlighting impacts on rehabilitation.

Key Points

  • Acute aortic dissection was misdiagnosed as a musculoskeletal condition, delaying critical treatment and impacting recovery.
  • The patient presented with shoulder pain and weakness; initial evaluations suggested a musculoskeletal disorder without highlighting vascular risks.
  • Diagnosis involved computed tomography angiography, confirming aortic dissection and leading to urgent surgical intervention.
  • Multidisciplinary rehabilitation post-surgery improved functional recovery significantly, emphasizing the need for awareness of atypical symptoms.

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Li et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68dd89e6fe798ba2fc4981c2https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-025-09135-4
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