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SUBMITTER: Sanchez A
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5495681 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jun
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Arthroscopy techniques 20170605 3
Although injuries of the pectoralis major muscle are generally uncommon, ruptures of the pectoralis major are occasionally seen in younger, more active patients who participate in weightlifting activities. These injuries usually occur during maximal contraction of the muscle, while in extension and external rotation. In the case of a rupture, operative treatment is advocated especially in young, active patients regardless of the chronicity of the injury. Various surgical techniques for reattachm ...[more]