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S/P Pectoralis Major Repair
$74.97
Definition:
In the procedure the tendon and muscle are reattached to the bone of the humerus with suture anchor. Your arm will remain in a shoulder sling for at least 3 weeks. The length of time that you will be off work will depend on your job but expect a minimum of 6 weeks if work involves heavy duties.
Symptoms- Pain in the chest and upper arm
- "Tearing" sound can be heard
- Weakness in pushing the arms out in front of the body
- Bruising in the chest and arm
- A dimpling, or pocket, formed just above the arm pit where the rupture occurred
- Shoulder pain
- Loss of shoulder ROM
Causes- Weightlifting- most commonly the bench press maneuver
- Sports such as football, rugby, wrestling
- Traumatic accidents/injuries
- Steroid use
Treatment- Period of immobilization in sling
- Passive ROM, then progress to active ROM
- Shoulder stabilization exercises
- Posture program
- Upper extremity strengthening
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