Description

Bracing Therapy for Pectus Carinatum Bracing is the first-line, non-surgical treatment for pectus carinatum (protruding chest), especially in children and adolescents with a flexible chest wall. It uses external pressure to gradually reshape the sternum and costal cartilages. 🎯 Indications Mild to moderate pectus carinatum Flexible deformity (corrects with manual pressure) Growing children/adolescents (most effective during growth spurts) Patient is motivated and compliant with daily use 🧰 Types of Braces Dynamic Compression Braces (most common) Adjustable external pressure system Applies inward force over the protrusion Typically worn under clothes Custom-Fitted Braces Made based on the individual's chest shape using scanning or molding Better fit and comfort Prefabricated Braces Less expensive but may not fit all chest types well