Tear of latissimus dorsi and teres major in a high performing, middle-aged, artistic gymnast: Diagnostic and classificational challenges, and clinical result.

Abstract

A middle-aged female veteran artistic gymnast sustained an avulsion-injury of the latissimus dorsi and teres major. The case reveals unclarity in the current classification system and illustrates how a non-operative approach, in opposition to interpretation of recommended guidelines, was adequate for an excellent clinical outcome.