Pectoralis Minor Release Versus Non-release in RSA

The pectoralis minor is a muscle on the anterior chest wall attaching to the coracoid process. In the group undergoing pectoralis minor release, through the same deltopectoral incision that will not be extended or different as compared to the RSA only group, the pec minor will be exposed on the medial aspect of the coracoid at the upper part of the incision. It will be cut from its insertion on the coracoid while being careful to protect any neurovascular structures.

RSA is the current Standard of Care (SOC)