Feb 15, 2025 · A rare acute injury caused by avulsion of the pectoralis major tendon and usually seen in weightlifters. Diagnosis is generally made clinically and is confirmed with MRI studies. Treatment is usually surgical repair when presenting acutely.

Apr 1, 2024 · A ruptured pectoralis major tendon (sometimes referred to as a “pec tear”) occurs most frequently in men aged 20 to 40 while performing a bench press. Other activities commonly associated with pectoralis major injury include skiing, football, wrestling, rugby and direct trauma.

Sep 17, 2016 · The pectoral tendon attaches the pec major muscle to your humerus or arm bone. The pec major is a very powerful muscle. Pectoral tendons are usually ruptured or torn in weight lifters during bench pressing.

Jul 5, 2022 · The Pectoralis Major tendon is weakest where it inserts into the arm or humerus bone. Common sports that can inflame the tendon include racket sports, rowing, swimming, and weight training.

Jun 13, 2024 · Your pectoralis major is a large and powerful chest muscle that’s shaped like a fan. It starts from two sections: your breastbone (sternum) and your collarbone (clavicle). The two sections...

Tendon tears occur when the force applied to the pectoralis major muscle surpasses the strength of its attachment to the bone. What are the types of pectoralis major tendon tears? Pectoralis major tendon tears are classified into four categories based on the severity of the injury.

Each end of the buttons has an angled face to promote a toggle effect when the buttons contact the opposite cortex, enabling the Pec Buttons to be ideally suited for the repair of ruptures of the pectoralis major tendon back to bone.

The clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of pectoralis muscle and tendon injuries are reviewed here. The discussion focuses primarily on complete tears of the pectoralis major insertion at the proximal humerus.

May 26, 2024 · Have you experienced a pec muscle strain or complete rupture from bench pressing, playing sports, or falling? In this blog, I’m going to tell you everything you need to know, including a detailed discussion about surgical vs non-operative management.

Injury of the pectoralis major tendon or musculotendinous junction most commonly occurs when the muscle is under extreme tension with application of additional forceful stretching. These injuries are most often encountered in weight lifters, with the injury occurring almost exclusively during bench-press exercise.