title: Rupture of the pectoralis major muscle in body-builders.
abstract: Rupture of the pectoralis major muscle is rarely encountered. However, among body-builders this lesion, commonly called the "pec-tear", is well known. The bench-press exercise is a common cause. In the following report the typical history, symptomatology, and treatment are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, University Hospital Dijkzigt, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: W J
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Rijnberg
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: van Linge
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010369:Pectoralis Muscles / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D014891:Weight Lifting / Q000293:injuries*