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Exact moment of tendon of pectoralis major muscle rupture captured on video
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.
- Pectoralis major muscle
- Steroid anabolic
- Tendinopathy
- Tendon rupture
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