2024年6月13日 · A pectoralis major tear happens when you injure your pec tendon or chest muscle. This type of injury is rare, and it typically happens to athletes or weightlifters.

2023年8月7日 · The pectoralis major is a broad, fan-shaped muscle that covers the upper anterior portion of the chest. The innervation corresponds to the lateral (C5-C7) and medial (C8-T1) pectoral nerves. It is composed of two parts: a sternal head and a clavicular head.

2021年10月19日 · Following a pectoralis major tear, the patient may have bruising, swelling, and deformity of the chest and upper arm. In addition, he or she may report pain and loss of strength when pushing with the extremity.

2016年9月17日 · Tears of the pectoralis major can be partial (just one head) or complete. In type 1 torn pectoral, the tendon of the pectoralis major tears directly off of the humerus – the easiest to fix. In type 2 torn pectoral the tear occurred where the muscle starts transitioning into a tendon – the muscle-tendon junction- harder to fix, but still possible.

2024年4月1日 · A ruptured pectoralis major tendon (sometimes referred to as a “pec tear”) occurs most frequently in men aged 20 to 40 while performing a bench press. Other activities commonly associated with pectoralis major injury include skiing, football, wrestling, rugby and direct trauma.

2024年2月27日 · A rare acute injury caused by avulsion of the pectoralis major tendon and usually seen in weightlifters. Diagnosis is generally made clinically and is confirmed with MRI studies. Treatment is usually surgical repair when presenting acutely.

2021年7月3日 · Generally, pectoralis muscle tears present with sudden pain in the chest wall. Often, many describe a tearing sensation. Other symptoms include: When examining a person who has had a pec tear, we look to compare the affected …

2023年5月24日 · Rehabbing a Torn Pec Muscle or Tendon. Recovering from a pec tear requires time and patience, but pec rehab exercises can help you get there faster. Your physical therapist can assess your condition and offer the right strategies and treatments to help you fully recover.

The first video talks about Pectoral Muscle injury and the second video explains effectively treat a chest muscle strain or tear in the early healing stages. It discusses cross-fiber friction massage to the strained muscle, self-stretching exercises, and …

Tears of the pectoralis major can occur with weight lifting and may require surgery for full thickness tears. The pectoralis major (PM) muscle originates from the clavicle and sternocostal joint and inserts 4cm distal to the greater tuberosity on the lateral portion of the humerus (1).