Arthroscopic release of the pectoralis minor tendon from the coracoid for pectoralis minor syndrome.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The term "pectoralis minor syndrome" refers to this constellation of symptoms that can occur when the pectoralis minor (Pm) is shortened and contracted. Release of the tendon of the Pm from the coracoid has been reported to provide substantial clinical improvement to patients presenting with pectoralis minor syndrome. The purpose of this study was (1) to describe the technique for endoscopic release of pectoralis minor tendon at the subdeltoid space, (2) to classify the pectoralis minor syndrome according to its severity and (3) and to report the short-term outcomes of this procedure in a consecutive series of patients diagnosed with pectoralis minor syndrome.

Methods

Endoscopic release of the pectoralis minor tendon was performed in a series of 10 patients presentin

SUBMITTER: Haeni D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9206061 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature