{"id":8739,"date":"2026-04-29T12:15:22","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T09:15:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leonidou.alexandros.aboutdev.gr\/riksi-meizonos-thwrakikou-myos\/"},"modified":"2026-09-24T09:05:09","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T06:05:09","slug":"riksi-meizonos-thwrakikou-myos","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/leonidou.alexandros.aboutdev.gr\/en\/omos\/riksi-meizonos-thwrakikou-myos\/","title":{"rendered":"Pectoralis Major Muscle Rupture"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"8739\" class=\"elementor elementor-8739 elementor-2176\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-620d89e wd-section-stretch-content e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"620d89e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ac4762 wd-el-breadcrumbs text-left elementor-widget 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class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ad369a elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon\" data-id=\"2ad369a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c74cd03 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c74cd03\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d1b6de color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7d1b6de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A rupture of the pectoralis major muscle (pec major) is a rare but serious injury that occurs in athletes, weightlifters, bodybuilders, and generally in people who lift heavy weights. The pectoralis major extends from the sternum to the humerus and is located in the chest area.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c22a5be color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c22a5be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"d567165e-c628-4dfe-9be9-2d2049bef92b\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:84af0c28-26ef-4e11-a2e7-a6211cae050e-81\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"><section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:84af0c28-26ef-4e11-a2e7-a6211cae050e-81\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:84af0c28-26ef-4e11-a2e7-a6211cae050e-81\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-164\" data-turn=\"assistant\"><div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"><div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\"><div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"><div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"197908fa-8535-431f-a65b-34562d9c0cd6\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-6-thinking\"><div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"><div class=\"fbskMG_root LR5Y_W_content markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"><h2 dir=\"auto\" data-section-id=\"1664yvi\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"50\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"50\">Pectoralis Major Muscle Rupture \u2013 Aetiology<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"397\">The rupture occurs more commonly in men \u2013 especially in those who lift heavy weights. Bench press exercises are associated with a higher incidence of rupture. However, the pectoralis major can also rupture following a high-energy injury (such as a road traffic accident), or from a direct blow to the chest \u2013 such as during a tackle in football.<\/p><p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"537\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">It can occur in both men and women, but it is more common in men due to their greater muscle mass and participation in high-impact sports.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ee4466 color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2ee4466\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"><div class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:84af0c28-26ef-4e11-a2e7-a6211cae050e-82\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"><section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:84af0c28-26ef-4e11-a2e7-a6211cae050e-82\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:84af0c28-26ef-4e11-a2e7-a6211cae050e-82\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-166\" data-turn=\"assistant\"><div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"><div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\"><div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"><div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"a803774e-3469-47fd-acc2-bb42549253ea\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-6-thinking\"><div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"><div class=\"fbskMG_root LR5Y_W_content markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"><h2><strong>Pectoralis Major Muscle Rupture \u2013 Symptoms<\/strong><\/h2><p>The most common symptoms include:<\/p><ul><li><p>Sudden, sharp pain in the chest or upper arm at the time of injury.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Swelling and bruising around the chest and upper arm.<\/p><\/li><li><p>A visible or palpable gap in the muscle or a bulge in the armpit.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Weakness and reduced range of motion of the affected upper limb.<\/p><\/li><li><p>A snapping sound and the sensation that something has torn at the time of injury.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Deformity in the chest area. In the area of the rupture, the nipple is displaced downwards.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h2><strong>Pectoralis Major Muscle Rupture: Diagnosis<\/strong><\/h2><p>A patient with a chest injury requires assessment by an <strong>Orthopaedic Surgeon<\/strong>. Dr Leonidou will take a detailed medical history and examine you. The doctor may perform an <a href=\"https:\/\/leonidou.gr\/en\/yperhxo_myoskeletikou_systimatos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ultrasound scan<\/a> and will discuss the recommended treatment options with you. In some cases, further investigations such as plain X-rays may be required to investigate other possible causes of the symptoms. For the final diagnosis, an MRI scan will be required to demonstrate the tear, its location, and its severity.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc53ee9 color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dc53ee9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"e21d5aee-ae6f-4830-8947-7d3663312374\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"><strong style=\"color: #25354c; font-size: 24px;\" data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"29\">Conservative Treatment<\/strong><\/div><div data-turn-id-container=\"e21d5aee-ae6f-4830-8947-7d3663312374\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:84af0c28-26ef-4e11-a2e7-a6211cae050e-85\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"><section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:84af0c28-26ef-4e11-a2e7-a6211cae050e-85\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:84af0c28-26ef-4e11-a2e7-a6211cae050e-85\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-172\" data-turn=\"assistant\"><div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"><div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\"><div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"><div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"0f62039c-29f1-402f-acb6-48c39a4b91bb\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-6-thinking\"><div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"><div class=\"fbskMG_root LR5Y_W_content markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"><p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"271\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Conservative treatment is usually recommended for older individuals without high functional demands or for patients with a significant medical history who are unable to undergo surgery. Surgical repair is recommended for all other patients.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9eca1cd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9eca1cd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b895d5 color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5b895d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"253c1cc0-68a5-4ed6-970e-e6e6406a5b24\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:84af0c28-26ef-4e11-a2e7-a6211cae050e-86\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"><section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:84af0c28-26ef-4e11-a2e7-a6211cae050e-86\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:84af0c28-26ef-4e11-a2e7-a6211cae050e-86\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-174\" data-turn=\"assistant\"><div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"><div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\"><div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"><div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"36ac36b6-6b14-4e31-85e7-e2267e3d37ab\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-6-thinking\"><div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"><div class=\"fbskMG_root LR5Y_W_content markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"><h2 dir=\"auto\" data-section-id=\"79ewj0\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"55\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"55\">Surgical Treatment \u2013 How Is the Tendon Repaired?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"757\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><strong data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"76\">Surgical repair<\/strong> should ideally be performed as soon as possible after the tendon rupture. Over time, the tendon tends to retract medially, which is why repair of the rupture should not be delayed. During surgery, the tendon is reattached to the anatomical site from which it was torn using sutures and special buttons. The technique is <strong data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"419\" data-is-only-node=\"\">minimally invasive<\/strong> and is performed through an incision approximately 4 cm long. There are usually no external sutures (plastic closure). Hospitalisation is not required, and patients return home a few hours after surgery. Postoperatively, an individualised rehabilitation protocol is followed to ensure a full return to work, daily activities, and sports.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8074aa8 color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8074aa8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Pectoralis Major Rupture \u2013 When Can I Lift Weights?<\/strong><\/h2><p>After surgery, it is recommended to avoid lifting weights for 3\u20136 months. Take the necessary time to recover and do not return to training until you have fully recovered, in order to avoid recurrence. When returning to your sport, it is important to gradually increase the intensity and the amount of weight, always combined with a proper warm-up and stretching.<\/p><p>If you have sustained a chest injury, consult the specialist <a href=\"https:\/\/leonidou.gr\/en\/andreas-leonidou-orthopaidikos-xeirourgos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Orthopaedic Surgeon<\/a> Dr Andreas Leonidou. 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