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C H Choo¹, W N Ng²

¹Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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|April 21, 2021

Summary

A rare pectoralis major rupture during calisthenics exercise was surgically treated. A focused rehabilitation protocol allowed the patient to regain full strength and return to sport within three months.

Keywords:

callisthenics sports pectoralis major repair pectoralis major rupture rehabilitation y-knot anchor suture

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Area of Science:

Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
Rehabilitation Science

Background:

Pectoralis major ruptures are uncommon injuries.
Calisthenics exercises, while popular, can pose risks for acute muscle injuries.
Surgical intervention is often considered for complete tendon tears.

Observation:

A case of pectoralis major rupture occurred during a bodyweight calisthenics workout.
The injury involved a complete tear of the pectoralis major muscle.
The patient underwent surgical repair of the ruptured muscle.

Findings:

The surgical treatment was successful in addressing the rupture.
A structured rehabilitation program was implemented post-surgery.
Full recovery of strength and function was achieved.

Implications:

This case highlights the importance of proper technique and conditioning in calisthenics.
It underscores the effectiveness of surgical management and tailored rehabilitation for pectoralis major ruptures.
The findings suggest a feasible pathway for athletes to return to sport after such injuries.