Avulsion of Pectoralis Major Tendon: A Case Report.
- Author:
Sung Ho HAHN
1
;
Bo Kyu YANG
;
Seung Rim YI
;
Shun Wook CHUNG
;
Gi Doo KWON
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Police Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Pectoralis major;
Avulsion;
Surgical repair
- MeSH:
Humerus;
Rehabilitation;
Sports;
Tendons*
- From:The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
2000;35(6):931-934
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Avulsion of the pectoralis major muscle is a rare injury, with only about 20 cases reported in literature. Most cases occur in a younger, more athletic population. The object of this paper is to report our experience of a complete avulsion of the pectoralis major muscle from the insertion site of the proximal humerus and we obtained excellent result with immediate surgical repair and rehabilitation.
