Ruptures of the pectoralis major muscle and it’s tendon: review of the literature and our experience in the treatment

Abstract

Tendon ruptures of the pectoralis major muscle are considered a rare type of injury, but there is a tendency for a greater frequency of occurrence in such cases, which is associated with an increased interest in sport and fitness among the population. Despite the seeming simplicity of diagnosis, many complete ruptures remain unrecognized and many patients do not seek medical help or being treated for bruises, sprains and partial damage, although in fact there a complete ruptures of the pectoralis major muscle or it’s tendon. Currently there is no consensus on diagnostic tactics, surgical approach, the optimal method of fixation, indications for use of plastic material; disputable tactics of chronic ruptures and rehabilitation program in the treatment of tendon ruptures of the pectoralis major muscle.

Keywords

• разрыв большой грудной мышцы
• консервативное лечение
• хирургическая рефиксация
• рераптура
• ruptures of pectoralis major muscle
• conservative treatment
• surgical refixsation
• rerapture