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Pec Repair with Poly-Tapes
Reconstruction of the Pectoralis Major with 20 mm Poly-Tape
The pectoralis major tears are uncommon injuries; however, ruptures have become more prevalent in the past 20-years, attributed to an increase in recreational weight-lifting and sports participation.
Pec tears can be managed non-operatively; however, for patients who are active in the gym, performing movements such as bench pressing, there will be a noticeable weakness on the affected side. There can also be a significant cosmetic difference between the injured side and the non-injured side which tends to be unacceptable to those who train regularly in a gym.
For partial or full-thickness chronic tendon tears, the Poly-Tape 20 mm tape provides a suitable graft option to augment the repair.
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Features and Benefits
The open weave structure of Poly-Tapes and Infinity-Lock Tapes allows a natural body response whereby native tissue integrates into the device.
Made from woven multifilament high tenacity polyester (polyethylene terephthalate) fibre, providing a soft flexible structure with high strength.
Compatible with 2.3 mm all-suture anchors.
No requirement to harvest a soft tissue graft to reconstruct the ligament or tendon; no donor site morbidity
Long flexible tapes allow multiple limbs to be created to wrap around the pectoral muscle
Off-the-shelf availability, ready to use when you need it
No risk of disease transmission that’s associated with allograft use.
Tensile Strength of 950N
Mr Fogerty has completed over 30 pec repairs using Poly-Tapes, with no known graft failures or any sign of graft pull-out from the bone. He has also seen no signs of infection, with all his patients returning to their chosen sport by the 6-month post-operation milestone, with normal or near normal levels of shoulder function.
The patient has a polysling for 6 weeks, but can do some gentle shoulder circumduction and flexion/extension during that time. It is also important to exercise the elbow to prevent stiffness. At 6 weeks, they can begin a rotator cuff repair-like regime with a shoulder physio. He prefers no direct load of the pec for 3 months post-surgery and no bench-pressing for 6 months. It is also preferable to stay away from collision sports for 6 months.
Further Information
The Poly-Tape 20 x 800 mm is the mid-size option in a range of open weave implants indicated for patients requiring soft tissue approximation and reconstruction of ligaments and tendons.
The intended use and indications on this web page do not apply in the USA. For further information, refer to the Xiros North America website.
To learn more about the Poly-Tape and other applications for these devices, please visit the Reading Room.
Instructions for Use
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Order Codes
Poly-Tape 20 mm x 800 mm (supplied sterile):
102-1082 Poly-Tape, 20 mm x 800 mm (open weave)