Tears of the pectoralis major tendon have become more common due to the rising popularity of weightlifting and contact sports, yet they have not been described in young adolescents. A 13-year-old female high-level gymnastic athlete presented with left shoulder pain after a fall off the uneven bars. After excluding other diagnoses, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed a pectoralis major tendon tear. The tendon was surgically reattached using all-suture anchors via a deltopectoral approach. Postoperative care included using a shoulder immobilizer for four weeks, followed by a careful shoulder rehabilitation protocol. The recovery was uneventful.
Keywords: adolescent; diagnostic; pectoralis major; pectoralis major tendon tear; refixation; tear.
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