TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2022//
TI  - Injuries of the pectoralis major: diagnosis and management
JO  - Orthopedic reviews
A1  - Long, Mitchell K.
A1  - Ward, Taylor
A1  - DiVella, Michael
A1  - Enders, Tyler
A1  - Ruotolo, Charles
SP  - e36984
EP  - e36984
VL  - 14
IS  - 4
N2  - Pectoralis major ruptures are uncommon injuries that have become more prevalent over the past 20 years due to increased participation in weight lifting. Patients often present with localized swelling and ecchymosis, muscular deformity, thinning of the anterior axillary fold, and weakness in adduction and internal rotation of the affected arm. History and physical is often augmented with radiology, magnetic resonance imaging of the chest being the gold standard. Nonoperative management is reserved for old patients with low functional demands. Operative intervention is the treatment of choice with improved functional outcomes, cosmesis, and patient satisfaction.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 2035-8164
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.52965/001c.36984
ID  - ref1
ER  -