Br J Sports Med. Published Online First: 2 March 2007. doi:10.1136/bjsm.2006.033563
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Exact moment of tendon of pectoralis major muscle rupture captured on video
1 FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF SÃO PAULO, Brazil
* To whom correspondence should be addressed. E-mail: apochini{at}uol.com.br.
Accepted 7 February 2007
Abstract
A powerlifting athlete ruptured his left tendon of the pectoralis major muscle while attempting to lift 160 kg in a Brazilian bench press championship. The injury seemed to occur in the concentric phase of exercise; however, the more common mechanism of rupture is during the eccentric phase. The tendon was reinserted to the humerus 3 weeks later with screws and washers. The athlete returned to competitive activities after 5 months. One year later he lifted 170 kg and won the national championship.
Key Words: Pectoralis major muscle, Steroid anabolic, Tendinopathy, Tendon rupture
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