Abstract
Purpose of Review: The aim of this review is to present the most recent evidence for the assessment and treatment of pectoralis major (PM) tears and to provide the reader with practical guide for returning the athlete to play. Recent Findings: The latest research supports the use of MRI in accurately classifying PM injury location and severity and informing appropriate surgical indications. Ultrasound evaluation can be a valuable modality in assessment but has limitations. Recent studies further support operative management of complete tears. Summary: MRI is the diagnostic imaging of choice. Non-operative management is recommended for low-grade partial tears. Operative repair is recommended for complete PM tears in athletes and young active individuals and can provide excellent results and full return to play at about 6 months, but may be earlier in certain cases.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 91-97 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Current Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Reports |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jun 1 2017 |
Keywords
- Classification of pectoralis major tear
- Pectoralis major tear imaging
- Pectoralis major tendon rupture
- Pectoralis major tendon tear
- Return to play after pectoralis tendon injury