Open AccessSurgical repair of acute on chronic seven‐year pectoralis major rupture near the distal myotendinous junction: A case report
Author(s) -
Guzman Alvarho J.,
Rayos Del Sol Shane M.,
Dela Rueda Therese,
Bryant Stewart A.,
Jenkins Sarah,
Gardner Brandon,
McGahan Patrick J.,
Chen James L.
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.6118
Subject(s) - medicine , surgery , tears , pectoralis major muscle , pectoralis muscle
The surgical fixation of an acute on chronic pectoralis major rupture with inciting injury 7 years prior has never been reported in the literature. Thus, we report the first case of an acute on chronic pectoralis major rupture repair in an active male patient who underwent successful surgical intervention and review the pathophysiology and treatment of pectoralis major tears.