Bilateral Pectoralis Major Tendon Rupture While Performing Intermediate Level Bench Press

Authors

  • Jace E. Kusler
  • Alexander C.M. Chong
  • Bruce E Piatt

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17161/kjm.v12i3.11801

Abstract

Simultaneous bilateral pectoralis major (PM) tendon rupture is a rare injury. To our knowledge, there have been only three previously reported cases of this type of injury.1–3 These patients sustained the injury while attempting a 360° turn on gymnastic rings,1 bench-pressing a heavier-than-normal load without an appropriate warm-up period,2 and performing dips on wide-grip parallel bars.3 We present a case of a patient who sustained simultaneous bilateral PM tendon ruptures while performing intermediate level bench-pressing with an appropriate warm-up period.

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Published

2019-08-21

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 3 (2019)

Section

Case Reports

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How to Cite

Kusler, J. E., Chong, A. C., & Piatt, B. E. (2019). Bilateral Pectoralis Major Tendon Rupture While Performing Intermediate Level Bench Press. Kansas Journal of Medicine, 12(3), 94-96. https://doi.org/10.17161/kjm.v12i3.11801