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[Acute rupture of the pectoralis major muscle at the musculotendinous junction : Case report of a rare injury and literature review].
- Maximilian Hinz, Benjamin D Kleim, Felix Mayr, Andreas B Imhoff, and Sebastian Siebenlist.
- Abteilung und Poliklinik für Sportorthopädie, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, München, Deutschland.
- Unfallchirurg. 2021 Nov 1; 124 (11): 951-956.
AbstractRupture of the pectoralis major muscle (PMR) is a rare injury that occurs primarily during strength training. The case of a 31-year-old professional basketball player who suffered a rupture of the pectoralis major muscle (PM) at the myotendinous junction while performing bench presses is presented. Due to persistent pain and decreased muscle function, surgery was performed 3 weeks after the initial trauma. The patient returned to playing basketball pain-free with full range of motion 3 months following refixation of the PM. This article discusses the distinct characteristics of this injury in the context of the current literature and the operative approach is presented in detail.© 2021. The Author(s).
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