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Our detailed guides cover everything you need to know about pectus excavatum, from its causes to various correction methods. These posts will clarify your concerns.
How to Fix Flared Ribs in [2024]: Causes, Exercises & More
I had flared ribs as a result of my pectus excavatum, so I know firsthand how challenging it can be. ...
Pectus Excavatum Surgery [2024]: Cost, Risk, Before & After
Pectus excavatum often develops during early teenage years, especially during growth spurts, and is more common in boys. While surgery ...
Vacuum Bell: What It Is, How it Works, Risk & More [2024]
The vacuum bell is a popular non-surgical option for treating pectus excavatum, a condition where the chest appears sunken. This ...
What Is Pectus Excavatum? How To Improve [2024] & More
Pectus excavatum, also known as funnel chest, is a condition where the breastbone of the sufferer grows inward. The breastbone ...
Psychological Impact of Pectus Excavatum [2024]: How to Deal
Until recently, people knew very little about the negative psychological consequences of pectus excavatum. Recent studies have revealed that you ...
7 Proven Causes of Pectus Excavatum [2024] + Exact Cause
The exact cause of pectus excavatum, a condition where the chest appears sunken, remains a mystery. Many experts believe it’s ...
Pectus Excavatum Shortness of Breath [2024]: Signs & Tips
Pectus excavatum-related symptoms like shortness of breath and exercise intolerance have referred to the deformity from the start. Johann Bauhin ...
Pectus Excavatum Life Expectancy [2024]: 10 Years Lower?
In a 2012 interview for a German daily newspaper, Dr. Klaus Schaarschmidt explained: "If left uncorrected, the life expectancy of ...
Women With Pectus Excavatum [2024]: How to Improve & More
The lack of web publications for pectus excavatum in women was my biggest motivation to write this. I stumbled upon ...
12 Pectus Excavatum Symptoms [2024]: Physical & Mental
In this post, we’ll break down 12 common symptoms of pectus excavatum, focusing on both the physical and mental effects. ...
Marfan Syndrome & Pectus Excavatum [2024] Tips, Therapy & More
Research proves that 70% of all patients with Marfan syndrome (MFS) have pectus excavatum. The severity of the dent in ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Rate My Pectus Topics [2024]: My Honest Thoughts & More
Internet forums are usually our first destination, to learn more about people’s experiences with the pectus excavatum deformity. Also, a ...
Pectus Excavatum Symptoms Increase [2024]: Should You Worry?
Increase in pectus excavatum symptoms can occur mostly because of the deformity severity or poor lifestyle choices. Periods of increased ...
Chest Muscle Insertions and Pectus Excavatum [2024]: What to Do & More
If the pecs are wide apart or irregularly placed, the muscle placement can sometimes produce the appearance of pectus excavatum. ...
Can Pectus Excavatum Worsen With Age? [2024]: What to Do
Even though pectus excavatum is present from birth, it may not be very visible when the child is still young. ...
