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Pigeon chest brace (pectus carinatum)
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.
How Does a Pectus Carinatum Brace Work?
Similar to how braces realign teeth, a chest brace will push the breastbone back to a normal position. Your child's health care provider will see your child regularly and adjust the pressure of the brace so it can work but still be comfortable. Most kids will wear a brace for 6 months to a year, though some will need one for longer. They usually can remove it for sports, showering, and other activities, but usually must wear it for 8 hours a day or longer. 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.
- Provides increased anterior/posterior directed corrective compression forces
- Bendable metal components
- Washable foam pads increase patient comfort
- Ratchet closure
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