Measured dynamic compression for pectus carinatum: A systematic review

Patients with pectus carinatum have been treated with orthotic braces since the 1970s. By applying external pressure to the anterior chest wall, a normal chest shape can be restored. However, high patient treatment dropout rates were reported because of the subjectively high pressures applied to the patient ´s skin. Measured dynamic compression allows measurement and adjustments of the brace's pressure on the thoracic wall, leading to a controlled correction.
Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Source Type: research