Approach to diagnosing and treating tears of the latissimus dorsi and teres major.

Kevin M Lehane, Taylor Faust, Anthony A Romeo, Brandon J Erickson

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Kevin M LehaneDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, USA.

Taylor FaustDepartment of Research, Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dothan, AL, USA.

Anthony A RomeoDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Duly Health and Care, Elmhurst, IL, USA.

Brandon J EricksonDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Rothman Institute, New York, NY, USA.

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Abstract

Latissimus dorsi and teres major tears are rare injuries encountered by orthopedic surgeons, most commonly seen in overhead throwing athletes. Due to their rarity and variable clinical presentations, these injuries can be challenging to diagnose and are often missed during initial evaluation. Enhancing the understanding of latissimus dorsi and teres major injuries is essential for developing optimal diagnostic and treatment strategies. This review offers a comprehensive overview of these uncommon injuries, including their indications, surgical and nonoperative approaches, and associated outcomes.

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Latissimus dorsiOverhead athleteRepairShoulderTeres majorThrowing injuries

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PMID41179423

DOI10.1016/j.xrrt.2025.05.015

PMCPMC12573627

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