Can pigeon chest be fixed in adults?

Although technically more difficult than in children, pectus deformities may be repaired in adults with low morbidity, short hospital stay, and very good physiologic and cosmetic results.

Can women have pigeon chests?

Fast facts on pectus carinatum: Pectus carinatum affects around 1 in every 1,500 children. The condition affects four times as many males as females. Pectus carinatum is the second most common chest abnormality seen in children.

Does a brace help pectus carinatum?

A bracing system is considered the first line of treatment for pectus carinatum or pigeon chest and is the preferred method to reshape the chest wall.

How do I get rid of my pigeon chest?

Treatment options include chest-wall bracing and/or surgery. Many patients with mild or moderate cases of pectus carinatum experience success with advanced chest-wall braces. Adolescents with more severe or refractory cases of pectus carinatum may require a modified Ravitch surgical repair.

Can females have pectus excavatum?

Risk factors. Pectus excavatum is more common in boys than in girls. It also occurs more often in people who also have: Marfan syndrome.

Does pigeon chest get worse with age?

PC is most common in adolescent males, and 90 per cent of cases are diagnosed after children are 11 years old. The condition becomes more noticeable during puberty when the body goes through a growth spurt. PC continues until the bones stop growing, usually around 18 years of age.

What doctor treats pigeon chest?

If you or your child has pectus excavatum, you might first discuss the condition with your family doctor. He or she may refer you to a doctor who specializes in pediatric or thoracic surgery.

How long do you wear a brace for pectus carinatum?

Most kids will wear a brace for 6 months to a year, though some will need one for longer. They usually can remove it for sports, showering, and other activities, but usually must wear it for 8 hours a day or longer. Help your child wear the brace exactly as recommended by your health care provider.

How long do you have to wear a brace for pigeon chest?

What is female bird chest?

Pectus carinatum is a genetic disorder of the chest wall. It makes the chest jut out. This happens because of an unusual growth of rib and breastbone (sternum) cartilage . The bulging gives the chest a birdlike appearance. That’s why the condition is sometimes called pigeon breast or pigeon chest.

How long do you have to wear a pectus carinatum brace?

Does pectus carinatum brace hurt?

Will the brace hurt? Most patients experience no discomfort wearing the Braceworks Pectus Brace®, unless they adjust the brace too tightly – causing skin irritation. Sleeping on your front during the correction phase of treatment when the brace must be worn 12 hours/day for 7 days/week may also be uncomfortable.