Complete Avulsion of the Pectoralis Major Tendon: a Case Report

Complete Avulsion of the Pectoralis Major Tendon: a Case Report

Rupture of the pectoralis major muscle is a rare injury, usually occurring during sports activities or after direct trauma. This article describes the clinical presentation, diagnostic tools and treatment of a patient with a complete avulsion of the pectoralis major tendon.

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Veröffentlicht in:European journal of trauma and emergency surgery (Munich : 2007) 2007-10, Vol.33 (5), p.553-556
Hauptverfasser: Li, Wilson W L, de Jonge, Milko C, Goslings, Carel, Haverlag, Robert, Ponsen, Kees-Jan
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Injuries
Medical diagnosis
Medical treatment
Muscular system
Tendons
Trauma care
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Zusammenfassung:Rupture of the pectoralis major muscle is a rare injury, usually occurring during sports activities or after direct trauma. This article describes the clinical presentation, diagnostic tools and treatment of a patient with a complete avulsion of the pectoralis major tendon.
ISSN:1863-9933
1863-9941
DOI:10.1007/s00068-007-6103-z