Abstract
Teres major (TM) and latissimus dorsi (LD) ruptures are relatively rare in the general population and have primarily been observed in overhead throwing athletes. Although the gold standard of care has traditionally been nonoperative, surgical repair of TM and LD tendon ruptures has become increasingly prevalent in high-level athletes who fail to return to play. Literature is scarce regarding operative repair of these tendon ruptures. Therefore, our goal is to present a potential technique for open repair to surgeons who may be faced with this unique orthopedic injury. Our technique details an open TM and LD repair, in addition to biceps tenodesis, using cortical suspensory fixation buttons with a combined anterior and posterior approach.
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