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Pectus Excavatum in Kids & Babies [2024]: Symptoms & More

Pectus excavatum, a condition where the chest appears sunken, is a concern for parents when it affects their babies or ...

5 Magnetic Mini Mover Procedure Benefits [2024]: 3 Studies

The Magnetic Mini Mover Procedure (3MP) is a minimally invasive option for correcting pectus excavatum, developed by UCSF Pediatric Surgery ...

Ravitch Procedure for Pectus Excavatum [2024]: A-Z Guide

The Ravitch procedure is a surgical option for correcting pectus excavatum, a condition where the chest sinks inward. If you're ...

Haller Index for Pectus Excavatum [2024]: Is It Accurate?

The Haller Index is a straightforward mathematical calculation to measure the severity of the pectus excavatum deformity. It is also ...

Pectus Excavatum and COVID-19 [2024]: What to Do & More

According to the World Health Organization, Coronaviruses are an extended family of viruses that can cause disease in humans and ...

10 Bras for Pectus Excavatum [2024]: Size, Cost, Tips & More

Finding the right bra can be a challenge for women with pectus excavatum, a condition where the chest sinks inward. ...

6 Breathing Exercises for Pectus Excavatum [2024]: 6 Pros

Breathing exercises can be a game-changer for those with pectus excavatum, a condition that affects the chest and can impact ...

Pectus Excavatum and Pregnancy [2024]: Risk, Exercise & More

Although pregnancy is probably the most joyful phase in a woman’s life, it can be pretty tricky. For women with ...

8 Pectus Excavatum Stretches [2024]: 4 Ways It Helps + More

Research shows that stretching and strengthening exercises can play a significant role in improving pectus excavatum. Over the years, many ...

Pectus Excavatum Scoliosis [2024]: 7 Problems, Risks + More

Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that usually occurs in the growth spurt right before puberty hits. According ...

What Is Pectus Posture: 5 Issues, How I Fixed & More [2024]

When I first noticed my own pectus posture, I was a teenager just trying to fit in. My shoulders slouched ...

Chiropractic Care for Pectus Excavatum [2024]: Cost + More

Wondering if chiropractic care can help with pectus excavatum? You’re not alone. Many of us with this chest deformity are ...

Singing With Pectus Excavatum in [2024]: Techniques & More

Does pectus excavatum affect singing? Yes, it does. But here’s the key: understanding how it impacts your singing and, more ...

Dating With Pectus Excavatum in [2024]: An Honest Guide

In today’s world, social media gives us instant access to countless images of people with seemingly perfect physiques, making it ...

How to Gain Weight With Pectus Excavatum [2024]: BMI & More

Few people truly understand the problem of being skinny while dealing with a visible pectus excavatum deformity and protruding ribs ...

How to Measure Pectus Excavatum in [2024]: Step-By-Step Guide & More

Before beginning non-surgical treatment for pectus excavatum, it's crucial to measure the depth of your chest indentation. Regularly tracking this ...

Pectus Excavatum Fast Heart Rate While Resting [2024]: Causes & More

A fast heart rate while resting can have something to do with our pectus excavatum deformity. Or simply, it may ...

Circulation Issues and Pectus Excavatum [2024]: Cold Feet & Purple Hands

Other than the main issue that pectus excavatum causes, lung compression, there is another serious problem and that is heart ...