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© 2021. This work is published under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (the “License”). Notwithstanding the ProQuest Terms and Conditions, you may use this content in accordance with the terms of the License.

Abstract

Background: Pectoralis major tendon (PMT) rupture commonly occurs in males 20 to 39 years of age. PMT rupture is most often associated with gym-based exercise, with attempted bench press being the most common causative event, but it is also associated with contact or impact sports. Delayed presentation, misdiagnoses, and chronic PMT rupture can result in a therapeutic dilemma.

Case Series: We present 2 cases of chronic PMT rupture that were operatively managed using acellular dermal allograft as an interposition graft. Patients’ final follow-ups were at 20 and 30 months, respectively. Strength in their pectoralis major muscle was well preserved on the contralateral side: 88% for patient 1 and 110% for patient 2.

Conclusion: Our reported technique using an interpositional acellular dermal allograft is a good option to treat chronic PMT rupture.

Details

Title
Chronic Pectoralis Major Rupture Reconstruction With Interpositional Acellular Dermal Allograft
Author
Gouk, Conor J C; Shulman, Ryan M; Lowe, Christine; Buchan, Craig; Thomas, Michael J E; Taylor, Fraser J
Pages
217-223
Section
CASE REPORTS AND CLINICAL OBSERVATIONS
Publication year
2021
Publication date
Jun 2021
Publisher
Ochsner Clinic Foundation Academic Center - Publishing Services
ISSN
15245012
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
3168268983
Copyright
© 2021. This work is published under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (the “License”). Notwithstanding the ProQuest Terms and Conditions, you may use this content in accordance with the terms of the License.