Tendon Injuries
A 32-year-old male weightlifter presents with acute right anterior shoulder pain after feeling a "pop" while bench pressing. He has bruising extending from the axilla to the medial arm, loss of the normal anterior axillary fold contour, and weakness with shoulder adduction and internal rotation. Ultrasound confirms complete pectoralis major tendon rupture. Regarding pectoralis major rupture:
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Pectoralis major rupture typically occurs in males aged 20-40, often during weight training (bench p...
Clinical features include acute pain, audible pop, immediate weakness, and extensive ecchymosis from...
Pectoralis major rupture is most common in elderly females; it occurs during rest; the clavicular he...
MRI is the imaging modality of choice, showing the location and extent of tear; the Tietjen classifi...
Surgical repair is recommended for complete tendon ruptures in active individuals, especially athlet...
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