Chest wall

Pectus carinatum patients report high satisfaction with bracing

In a study of patient experiences and satisfaction with dynamic compression bracing to treat pectus carinatum, researchers found that the bracing was effective in achieving correction in compliant patients and that patients reported … READ MORE

Pectus carinatum bracing – FAQs for parents

Help your child wear the brace exactly as recommended by your health care provider. This will help your child get the best results from it. Bracing in pediatric patients with pectus carinatum is effective and improves quality of life. … READ MORE

What is pectus carinatum and how can it be treated?

Pectus carinatum is a rare chest wall deformity that causes the breastbone to push outward instead of being flush against the chest. It is also known as pigeon chest or keel chest. Quick and accurate 3D scans assure excellent fit of … READ MORE

Novel 3D imaging for chest wall anomalies in Calgary

See you at the 49th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association of Paediatric Surgeons, CAPS in Banff, Alberta, October 5-7, 2017 at the Fairmont Banff Springs. Novel 3D imaging for chest wall anomalies: The early Calgary experience, … READ MORE

Dynamic bracing of pectus carinatum: a quantitative analysis

See you at the 49th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association of Paediatric Surgeons, CAPS in Banff, Alberta, October 5-7, 2017 at the Fairmont Banff Springs. Purpose Primary treatment of pectus carinatum (PC) is performed with an … READ MORE

Pectus carinatum: surgery or bracing

Author: Mary E Cataletto MD, Chief Editor: Denise Serebrisky MD, Medscape Updated April 20, 2018 ▽ Table of Contents Overview Background Pathophysiology Epidemiology Frequency Mortality/Morbidity Race Sex Age Clinical Presentation … READ MORE

Dynamic compression bracing for pectus carinatum

Canada’s Milos Raonic, of Toronto, traps a soccer ball with his chest while playing with teammate Vasek Pospisil and coaches after the Davis Cup tennis practice in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, March 4, 2015. AP Photo, … READ MORE

Garner’s “Woman of Steel” patiently works toward swimming goals

Hope Harrington wanted to swim more than anything until pectus carinatum, a deformity of the chest wall, stole that from her. Harrington’s sternum was twisted by 15 degrees; her heart was positioned dangerously close to her … READ MORE

Pectus carinatum causes, symptoms and treatment

The Calgary Protocol: bracing for Pectus carinatum. Pectus carinatum is characterized by a protrusion of the sternum that occurs as a result of an abnormal and unequal growth of the costal cartilage connecting the ribs to the sternum. … READ MORE

Teen born with a pigeon chest now stands taller

A teenager from Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire born with a rare condition known as ‘pigeon chest’ is now standing taller than his twin brother after undergoing an innovative new treatment to correct the condition. James … READ MORE

Find a doctor – The Calgary Protocol for bracing of pectus carinatum

Bracing, according to The Calgary Protocol, is an effective non-invasive treatment for Pectus carinatum, in many cases. Ask your doctor about your treatment options and find out if you are a candidate for brace therapy. Call … READ MORE

Is a rare bump on the chest actually helping American breaststrokers?

RIO DE JANEIRO — The old swimming adage is that breaststrokers are born, not made. You often can look at a swimmer standing still and tell whether they are a natural fit for the most esoteric of the four strokes. Kevin Cordes … READ MORE

The Calgary protocol for bracing of pectus carinatum: a preliminary report

The Calgary Protocol: bracing for Pectus carinatum BACKGROUND The optimal treatment of pectus carinatum (PC) deformities is unclear. We propose a nonoperative approach using a lightweight, patient-controlled dynamic chest-bracing … READ MORE

Pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum: Associated conditions, family history, and post-operative patient satisfaction

Background. Pectus excavatum (PE) and pectus carinatum (PC) are the most common chest wall deformities. In this study, we aimed to characterize how patients obtained information about these deformities, as well as patients’ family … READ MORE

Bracing in pediatric patients with pectus carinatum is effective and improves quality of life

The Calgary Protocol: bracing for Pectus carinatum PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness and patient satisfaction with bracing for pectus carinatum (PC). MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty-five PC patients were … READ MORE

Bracing results in significant improvements in pectus carinatum

Comfort is the key because the brace is worn continuously to provide compression during regular daily activity. Patients are more compliant with the Braceworks PC brace and encouraging results are often apparent early in … READ MORE

Pectus carinatum treatment in Canada: current practice

The Calgary Protocol: bracing for Pectus carinatum BACKGROUND Multiple treatment options currently exist for the correction of pectus carinatum (PC). We performed a survey of Canadian pediatric surgeons to define current practices. … READ MORE

Nonoperative correction of pectus carinatum with orthotic bracing

BACKGROUND. This study sought to evaluate the efficacy of nonoperative compression in correcting pectus carinatum in children. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Children presenting with pectus carinatum between August 1999 and January 2004 were … READ MORE

Pectus carinatum FAQs

Tap a question How common is Pectus carinatum? Pectus carinatum occurs in approximately 1 to 2 people in 3,000 and occurs more commonly in males. Has your clinic seen many Pectus carinatum cases? Braceworks regularly treats patients … READ MORE

Corrective chest surgery changed my life

Pectus excavatum surgery was the most painful experience of my life, but the self-confidence I gained made it worth it. Tears rushed down my face as I looked at my newly-rebuilt chest. At first I didn’t even grasp what I was … READ MORE

Orthotic bracing in the treatment of Pectus carinatum

Orthotic brace used in the treatment of Pectus carinatum, Division of Pediatric Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis Missouri Purpose of review. Pectus carinatum has been termed the under-treated chest wall … READ MORE

Pectus brace wear and care

Wearing your brace diligently is key to the success of this method of treatment. According to The Calgary Protocol, you are required to wear the brace for 23 hours per day during the correction phase until the deformity is corrected. … READ MORE

Non-surgical treatment of pectus carinatum with the FMF® Dynamic Compressor System

Abstract. Pectus carinatum is a chest wall deformity, sometimes associated with physical signs and symptoms, but always associated to significant psychological distress. Surgical correction used to be the only solution, and was … READ MORE

Pediatric Surgery Clinic, Alberta Children’s Hospital

The Calgary Protocol for bracing of Pectus carinatum was pioneered by Dr. David L. Sigalet, Pediatric General Surgeon, Alberta Children’s Hospital. Surgeons continuing to practice the Calgary Protocol include Dr. Steven … READ MORE

Dynamic compression for correction of pectus carinatum

We suggest that patients with pectus carinatum have a trial of compression therapy before recommending surgical resection. The use of pressure measurement avoids complications such as skin lesions, partial or poor results, and patient … READ MORE

Preliminary study of efficacy of dynamic compression system in the correction of typical pectus carinatum

OBJECTIVES This preliminary study evaluates, by qualitative score, the efficacy of the dynamic compression system (DCS) with a pressure-measuring device in the treatment of pectus carinatum (PC) as an alternative to surgery. … READ MORE

Factors affecting patient compliance with compressive brace therapy for pectus carinatum

Lightweight, self-adjustable compressive brace designed for the treatment of pectus carinatum. Du-Young Kang, et al. OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to identify factors affecting patient compliance with brace therapy for pectus … READ MORE

Does overgrowth of costal cartilage cause pectus carinatum?

A three-dimensional computed tomography evaluation of rib length and costal cartilage length in patients with asymmetric pectus carinatum. Figure 1. Measurement of the sternal rotation angle. The sternal rotation angle was measured as … READ MORE

Brace compression for treatment of Pectus carinatum

Background. Surgery has been the classical treatment of pectus carinatum (PC), though compressive orthotic braces have shown successful results in recent years. We propose a non-operative approach using a lightweight, … READ MORE

Effect of the compressive brace in pectus carinatum

BACKGROUND Patients with pectus carinatum complain of cosmetic problems because they stand out in spite of wearing clothes. Surgical treatment of pectus carinatum is resection of the deformed cartilage but a wide operative scar, … READ MORE

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