How orthosis wear time affects pectus carinatum outcomes
A study in the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics found that wearing a pectus … READ MORE
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New implant restores blood pressure balance after spinal cord injury
Neuroscientists and neurosurgeons from Canada, Switzerland and the Netherlands … READ MORE
Find a doctor – Pectus carinatum and Pectus excavatum
Bracing, according to The Calgary Protocol, is an effective, non-invasive treatment … READ MORE
Vacuum Bell Therapy for Pectus excavatum
Types of Klobe Vacuum Bell: the pectus clinic works with Eckart Klobe, the inventor … READ MORE
Cardiopulmonary function in adolescent patients with pectus excavatum or carinatum
3D chest wall scan. Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary. Abstract … READ MORE
Canadian kids’ spinal surgery waits ‘far exceed’ recommendations: report
Severe spinal curvature painful, delays can lead to more complex surgeries with … READ MORE
Learn about Pectus
ACPOC 2024 Annual Meeting OTWorld 2024 April 24–27, 2024 Grand Hyatt Denver, … READ MORE
10-year study shows brace treatment is best for Pectus carinatum
Surgery was the top treatment choice for pectus carinatum, but a long-running study … READ MORE
What to know about bracing for Pectus carinatum
If your child has pectus carinatum, your doctor might recommend a chest brace to … READ MORE
Chest wall bracing for children and young people with Pectus carinatum
This video is about Dynamic Bracing of Pectus Carinatum. Tomasz Bugajski March30 … READ MORE
How to address the psychological impact of scoliosis bracing
Answering Common Questions About Scoliosis Bracing for Kids and Teens. Gillette … READ MORE
Former Broncos player has sights set on Paralympic wheelchair basketball
24-year-old from Airdrie, Alta., paralyzed in 2018 bus crash that killed 16 in … READ MORE
‘Willing to do anything’: Humboldt Broncos crash survivor joins disability advocacy group
Airdrie’s Ryan Straschnitzki has been working to regain the use of his legs … READ MORE
‘They don’t care about me, mom’: Teen’s scoliosis surgery delayed five times
Nathan Gilson’s wait took a mental and physical toll on the entire family. The … READ MORE
Alberta woman expected a 6-month wait for surgery. Two painful years later, she’s still waiting
‘It makes me feel insignificant,’ says woman awaiting surgery for … READ MORE
Vacuum Bell wear and care instructions
Types of Klobe Vacuum Bell: the pectus clinic works with Eckart Klobe, the inventor … READ MORE
‘Smart’ 3d-printed braces could improve scoliosis treatment
A new type of lightweight 3D-printed back brace capable of sensing how effectively … READ MORE
Vacuum Bell therapy: A nonsurgical option for chest wall depression (pectus excavatum)
While children with severe pectus excavatum often need surgery, vacuum bell therapy … READ MORE
Device is an easier option to correct chest deformity
Dr. Robert Obermeyer of Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters in … READ MORE
Pectus carinatum – FAQs
Watch the video. Novel 3D imaging for chest wall anomalies: The early Calgary … READ MORE
Bracing in pediatric patients with pectus carinatum is effective and improves quality of life
PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness and patient … READ MORE
Bracing is an effective therapy for Pectus carinatum: interim results
If patients are compliant, a self- adjusting brace system can give rapid correction … READ MORE
You forget how tall you are: Paralyzed Humboldt Bronco able to stand during physio
Ryan Straschnitzki had epidural stimulator implanted in his spine in Thailand two … READ MORE
Braceworks® Pectus Brace wear and care
☞ Download Braceworks® Pectus Brace Instructions PDF Braceworks® Pectus … READ MORE
A blessing: Paralyzed Humboldt Bronco finds way back on the ice during COVID-19
Ryan Straschnitzki has been spending time playing sledge hockey on a pond behind his … READ MORE
Pectus carinatum patients report high satisfaction with bracing
In a study of patient experiences and satisfaction with dynamic compression bracing … READ MORE
Patient-reported efficacy of the UCSF custom Pectus carinatum orthosis
Chrysta Irolla MS MSPO CPO is a recipient of the 2021 Howard R. Thranhardt Award … READ MORE
UCSF Pectus carinatum orthosis: A pilot study
Originally presented in 1996, in memory of O&P education pioneer Howard R. … READ MORE
Pectus carinatum: The other deformational molding orthosis
There are two predominant types of congenital chest wall deformities. Pectus … READ MORE
What a role model: Paralyzed Bronco makes Adidas ad, hall of fame nominee list
“As a kid I always dreamed of playing for Team Canada… and I still … READ MORE
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