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Pectoralis Major Muscle Belly Repair in a Young Male Adult: A Case Report
Michael J DeRogatis1, Sean C Kelly1, Andrew M Hanflik1,2
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York.
Case:
A 29-year-old man sustained a near-complete laceration to the left pectoralis major muscle belly. The muscle and epimysium were repaired using the Kragh technique-a combination of running interlocked and Mason-Allen stitches. At the 6-year follow-up, the patient had an excellent outcome as measured by clinical scores (Short Form Survey-36, Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand, and American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Score), bench press, cosmesis, and magnetic resonance imaging.
Conclusions:
Acute traumatic open pectoralis muscle belly tears may be successfully repaired in select patients using the Kragh technique with excellent postoperative function and cosmesis.
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