Injuries to the pectoralis major

Pectoralis major injuries typically occur in active individuals participating in manual labour or sports. While these injuries are rarely reported, the actual incidence of pectoralis tears among all shoulder injuries is unknown. Diagnosis can usually be made based on a patient's history and phy...

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Published in:Sports medicine (Auckland) 2002, Vol.32 (14), p.945-952
Main Authors: DODDS, Seth D, WOLFE, Scott W
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Athletic Injuries - diagnosis
Athletic Injuries - epidemiology
Athletic Injuries - physiopathology
Athletic Injuries - therapy
Biological and medical sciences
Cryotherapy
Humans
Immobilization
Incidence
Injuries of the limb. Injuries of the spine
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Medical sciences
Pectoralis Muscles - anatomy & histology
Pectoralis Muscles - diagnostic imaging
Pectoralis Muscles - injuries
Pectoralis Muscles - physiopathology
Pectoralis Muscles - surgery
Range of Motion, Articular - physiology
Shoulder Joint - physiopathology
Surgical Procedures, Operative - methods
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Traumas. Diseases due to physical agents
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Summary:Pectoralis major injuries typically occur in active individuals participating in manual labour or sports. While these injuries are rarely reported, the actual incidence of pectoralis tears among all shoulder injuries is unknown. Diagnosis can usually be made based on a patient's history and physical examination. However, ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging are helpful tools for diagnosis and pre-operative planning. Specific treatment options should be based on the severity of the injury and the patient's individual needs. Nonoperative management consisting of immobilisation and physical therapy can offer a functional result with return of shoulder motion and activities of daily living. In recent studies, operative repair of pectoralis major rupture has been shown to restore normal chest-wall muscle contours and pre-operative strength (even in competitive athletes). Although complications such as re-rupture, infection, and heterotopic ossification do occasionally occur, favourable results should be expected when surgical repair is performed either acutely or in a delayed fashion.
ISSN:0112-1642
1179-2035
DOI:10.2165/00007256-200232140-00004