Incidence Rate and Results of the Surgical Treatment of Pectoralis Major Tendon Ruptures in Active-Duty Military Personnel

Conclusion:
Among military personnel, Army soldiers and junior officer/enlisted rank were at highest risk of pectoralis major tendon ruptures, and junior personnel were at highest risk of being unable to return to duty after surgical treatment. Although increasing time from injury to surgery was not a risk factor for treatment failure or inability to return to duty, it did significantly increase the risk of a postoperative complication.

Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine - June 30, 2016 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Balazs, G. C., Brelin, A. M., Donohue, M. A., Dworak, T. C., Rue, J.-P. H., Giuliani, J. R., Dickens, J. F. Tags: General sports trauma, Shoulder, general, Military training Source Type: research