Utility of the Pectoralis Major Index in the Diagnosis of Structurally Significant Pectoralis Major Tears
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Utility of the Pectoralis Major Index in the Diagnosis of Structurally Significant Pectoralis Major Tears
BACKGROUND Diagnosis of pectoralis major tears early in the acute phase is important for optimizing surgical repair and outcomes. However, physical examination of pectoralis major injuries can be misleading, often resulting in a potentially detrimental delay in surgical treatment. PURPOSE To establish and validate a quantifiable clinical diagnostic test for structurally significant pectoralis...
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عنوان ژورنال: Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
سال: 2013
ISSN: 2325-9671,2325-9671
DOI: 10.1177/2325967113516729