title: Case series of pectoralis major muscle tears in joint special operations task force-Philippines soldiers diagnosed by bedside ultrasound.
abstract: Pectoralis major muscle tears are an uncommon injury although reported most prevalently among young male athletes (e.g. SOF personnel). We describe two cases occurring in Joint Special Operations Task Force-Philippines (JSOTF-P) Soldiers, review the physical examination and sonographic findings suggestive of a high-grade injury, and discuss treatment options.
authors.forename: Vincent
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Ball
authors.forename: Kevin
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Maskell
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Pink
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008889:Military Personnel; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures; D010369:Pectoralis Muscles; D010679:Philippines; D012421:Rupture