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Diagnosis of pectoralis major tears requires adequate knowledge of the complex anatomy of the muscle by the radiologist and a high grade of suspicion by the clinician. Injuries of the pectoralis major muscles are becoming increasingly common in the last decade, with increasing popularity of weight lifting, martial arts and gymnastics. Magnetic resonance imaging is the imaging method of choice for these injuries and help adequate surgical planning and follow-up during recovery. Ultrasound can also be helpful in the emergency room. Accurate and early diagnosis of pectoralis major tear is critical as surgical repair in the acute phase improves the outcome and prognosis.
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Skaf, A., Yamada, A., Oliveira, D. (2017). Pectoralis Major Injury. In: Roger, B., Guermazi, A., Skaf, A. (eds) Muscle Injuries in Sport Athletes. Sports and Traumatology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-43344-8_27
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