Allograft Reconstruction Literature and Technique Overview Chronic pectoralis major tendon tears represent a technically demanding subset of shoulder girdle injuries, often complicated by tendon retraction, poor tissue quality, muscle atrophy, and loss of the native humeral footprint. These challenges are magnified in ultra‑chronic tears—injuries presenting years after the index event—where...
Ep 45: Professional Athlete’s Orthopedic Healer with Dr. Steve A. Mora | The Health Exchange Podcast
In this episode of The Health Exchange, Dr. Jamie Rutland interviews orthopedic surgeon Dr. Steve Mora, whose childhood accident—being run over by a bus at age five—shaped both his life and career. After undergoing seven major surgeries, including early leg-lengthening techniques, Dr. Mora developed deep empathy for patients and a...
What Is a Pectoralis Major Tendon Tear?
A pectoralis major tendon tear (often called a pec tendon rupture) is a relatively rare but serious injury that affects the large chest muscle responsible for bringing the arm across the body and powering pressing movements such as the bench press, push-ups, and dips. These injuries usually occur in active...
EP 45: Excerpt | Orthopedic Surgeon on Treating UFC Fighters
In this interview, Dr. Steve Mora discusses his work with a diverse patient base, from bodybuilders and UFC fighters to everyday patients. He explains the unique challenges of treating high-performance athletes whose careers depend on quick recovery. Dr. Mora emphasizes the importance of bulletproof surgical repairs, shared decision-making based on...
EP 45: Excerpt | Platelet-Rich Plasma Treatment is Exciting
In this interview, Dr. Jamie Rutland talks with Dr. Steve Mora about his new cost-effective clinic offering platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and peptide treatments. Dr. Mora explains how peptides like BPC-157, TB-500, and GLP-1 aid in healing, weight management, and reducing inflammation linked to obesity and chronic disease. He also discusses...
Why Do Pec Tears Need to be Treated Early?
Pectoralis Major Tendon Tears The pectoralis major tendon plays a crucial role in upper body strength, power, and aesthetics. It’s the muscle that drives your ability to push, lift, and stabilize your arm during pressing movements like the bench press. When this tendon tears often during heavy lifting or athletic...
Dr. Mora is mentioned as the surgeon that will be performing Saul Canelo Alvarez ‘s surgery
Canelo Alvarez set for arthroscopic surgery on left elbow Oct. 23, will be in slingBoxing superstar Canelo Álvarez is scheduled to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left elbow on October 23 in Orange, California.The procedure comes after the diagnosis of “loose bodies” in his elbow, and once it’s completed, Canelo...
From Injury to Recovery: Ultra-Chronic Pec Repair- Patient Testimonial
Join Valentino Harris as he shares his inspirational story of overcoming a 7-year-old chronic pectoralis major tendon tear. After living with the challenges of this injury, Valentino underwent a groundbreaking surgery with Dr. Steve Mora, an orthopedic surgeon and the pioneer behind the PecFlexFix™️ grafting technique. This is more than...
Why are Pec Tears misdiagnosed & can Old Tears be repaired?
Steve Mora MD Orange County pectoralis Major specialist. In this video, pec repair Specialist Dr Mora explains why Pec tears can become chronic.
How is a SUPER OLD PEC Major Tear Repaired
World renowned Pec Tear specialist surgeon Steve Mora MD explains why no Pec Major Tear is too old for repair, and how he's able to fix it.