Literature Summary 1. Outcomes After Dermal Allograft Reconstruction of Chronic or Subacute Pectoralis Major Tendon RupturesNeumann JA, Klein CM, van Eck CF, Rahmi H, Itamura JM, et al.Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 2018 Allograft: Acellular dermal allograftPatients: 19Tear Chronicity: Mean ~10 months (subacute and chronic tears >6 weeks)Results: Significant improvement...
Pectoralis Major Tendon Tears (Pec Tears)
Why Most Should Be Repaired and How to Find the Best Pec Tear Surgeon in the United States A pectoralis major tendon tear, commonly referred to as a pec tear, is a significant injury that affects far more than just strength. These injuries can permanently impact function, chest appearance, athletic...
Revision Pectoralis Major Tendon Tears “Pec Tears”
Why They’re So Challenging and What Modern Reconstruction Can Do A pectoralis major tendon tear (“pec tear”) is already a major injury for anyone who lifts, competes, or relies on upper-body strength for work. But when a prior surgery doesn’t fully restore function or when the tendon re-tears. The situation...
Chronic and Ultra‑Chronic Pectoralis Major Tendon Tears
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...
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...
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...