Extract
Rupture of the pectoralis major is being reported with increasing
frequency1.
Historically, injuries typically have resulted from accidental trauma, whereas
recent injuries have occurred as a result of athletic competition or
weight-lifting. During the last three decades, treatment trends have
progressed toward more aggressive, early surgical repair for most
injuries2-8.
We report the case of a patient who sustained simultaneous bilateral rupture
of the pectoralis major tendon. To our knowledge, this condition has not been
previously reported in the English-language literature. Our patient was
informed that data concerning the case would be submitted for publication. The
patient agreed and, additionally, voluntarily supplied us with the initial
post-injury photograph (Fig.
1).