Nonoperative treatment of a conjoined tendon avulsion 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 possible pitfalls in the current classification system and illustrates how a nonoperative approach, in contrast to recommended guidelines, was adequate for an excellent clinical outcome.

Keywords: MRI; acute tendon tear; artistic gymnastics; classification system; latissimus dorsi; nonoperative treatment; teres major.