Retrospective Review of Pectoralis Major Ruptures in Rodeo Steer Wrestlers
Autor: | Breda H. F. Lau; Dale J. Butterwick; Mark R. Lafave; Nicholas G. Mohtadi |
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Sprache: | Englisch |
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2013 |
Quelle: | Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles |
Online Zugang: |
http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/987910 https://doaj.org/toc/2090-3464 https://doaj.org/toc/2090-3472 2090-3464 2090-3472 doi:10.1155/2013/987910 https://doaj.org/article/b03edc2ab1cb43549840c5590286b01a https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/987910 https://doaj.org/article/b03edc2ab1cb43549840c5590286b01a |
Erfassungsnummer: | ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:b03edc2ab1cb43549840c5590286b01a |
Zusammenfassung
Background. Pectoralis major tendon ruptures have been reported in the literature as occupational injuries, accidental injuries, and sporting activities. Few cases have been reported with respect to rodeo activities. Purpose. To describe a series of PM tendon ruptures in professional steer wrestlers. Study Design. Case series, level of evidence, 4. Methods. A retrospective analysis of PM ruptures in a steer wrestling cohort was performed. Injury data between 1992 and 2008 were reviewed using medical records from the University of Calgary Sport Medicine Center. Results. Nine cases of pectoralis major ruptures in professional steer wrestlers were identified. Injuries occurred during the throwing phase of the steer or while breaking a fall. All athletes reported unexpected or abnormal behavior of the steer that contributed to the mechanism of injury. Seven cases were surgically repaired, while two cases opted for nonsurgical intervention. Eight cases reported successful return to competition following the injury. Conclusion. Steer wrestlers represent a unique cohort of PM rupture case studies. Steer wrestling is a demanding sport that involves throwing maneuvers that may predispose the muscle to rupture. All cases demonstrated good functional outcomes regardless of surgical or non-surgical treatment.