| Pectoralis major (PM) muscle is the powerful dynamic stabiliser of the shoulder that acts as a flexor, adductor and internal rotator. The rupture of the PM tendon is a relatively rare injury that was firstly described in a French boy by Patissier in 1822 and later, in 1861, by Letenneur who reported another similiar case. To date, over 200 cases have been published. In this article we describe the clinical anatomy and the mechanism of injuries of PM and we review the surgical procedures for acute and chronic ruptures. |
Pectoralis major tendon rupture. Surgical procedures review.
Merolla G., Paladini P., Campi F., Porcellini G.
Review Article, 96 - 103
Keywords: pectoralis major, rupture, surgical procedure.,
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