Does overgrowth of costal cartilage cause pectus carinatum?
A three-dimensional computed tomography evaluation of rib length and costal … READ MORE
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Brace compression for treatment of Pectus carinatum
Background. Surgery has been the classical treatment of pectus carinatum (PC), … READ MORE
Effect of the compressive brace in pectus carinatum
BACKGROUND Patients with pectus carinatum complain of cosmetic problems because they … READ MORE
Evaluation of the treatment of pectus carinatum with compressive orthotic bracing using three dimensional body scans
3D model used to assess and measure severity of pectus deformity demonstrating … READ MORE
Immediate effects of foot orthoses on comfort and lower extremity kinematics, kinetics, and muscle activity
Jordan Siemens / Getty Images In order to accommodate patients to new foot orthoses … READ MORE
Close look at orthotics raises a welter of doubts
Orthotic shoe inserts may work, but it’s not clear why. Benno M. Nigg has become a … READ MORE
Zinger claimed to be the world’s lightest electric wheelchair
For people who are almost entirely unable to walk, a powerful heavy-duty electric … READ MORE
Surgeons unlock secret to treating pigeon chest
Mackenzie Cave, a bright 17-year-old who loves sports and science, developed a bony … READ MORE
The etiology of pectus carinatum involves overgrowth of costal cartilage and undergrowth of ribs
Fig. 3. Measurement of the full length of the rib. A. Three-dimensional volume … READ MORE
Helmet therapy for infant positional skull deformation ‘should be discouraged’
New research published in the BMJ suggests that for positional skull deformation in … READ MORE
Order the Braceworks® Pectus Brace
Rather than taking measurements by hand, clinicians may prefer a 3D scanner on an … READ MORE
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