Rupture traumatique du tendon du grand pectoral chez le rugbyman

Abstract

Humeral avulsion of pectoralis major tendon is not so rare in rugby practice even if it is less frequent than for fifty years old bodybuilder. Clinical diagnosis is generally evident but can be confirmed by a RMI. In case of total avulsion, surgical reattachment has to be performed to recover plain function and expect a return to competition. Procedure consists in a humeral reattachment using suture anchors. Usually, specific rugby training begins after three months.