My son's Dr. said they are very effective. They must be worn to work. Estimated time 18 months . Daily time depends on the size of your bump.
pectus means the pectal area or "chest" as it is commonly known
iBraces from 3M Unitek are one of the most sophisticated and effective techniques. This is effective but more expensive than braces which can be seen on the outside of teeth.
Pectus carinatum. In other patients with Marfan the sternum is pushed outward and narrowed.
Pectus excavatum is a malformation of the chest in which the patient's breastbone, or sternum, is sunken inward.
Yes, it is the suffix form of the heart: i.e. pericardium (around the heart).
Encinitas California Pectus Services of Southern California in conjunction with Dr. Barry Losasso / West Coast Center for Pectus Excellence. 877-732-8876
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Although pectus carinatum does not cause breathing difficulties, it can cause embarassment about appearance.
Yes, effective January 1,2011 chip will cover up to 5,200 lifetime maximum for medically needed braces.
The purpose of pectus excavatum repair surgery is to correct the deformity to improve physical appearance, posture, and breathing.
A few patients with Marfan may have a pectus excavatum on one side of their chest and a pectus carinatum on the other.
The medical root word 'pectus' refers to the breast, chest, or thorax (Latin).