2-Year-Old Pectus Carinatum Case: Before and After Chest Brace Treatment

Case Background

Pectus Carinatum is a chest wall deformity characterized by an outward protrusion of the sternum.

At 2 years of age, the chest wall is highly flexible and actively developing, making early intervention with a Pectus Carinatum Brace an effective non-surgical treatment approach.

This case documents chest wall changes before treatment and after 5 months.

Treatment Method

Treatment

Chest Brace (Pectus Carinatum Brace)

Goals

• Control anterior chest protrusion

• Guide normal chest development

• Improve chest contour

• Support balanced growth

Before Treatment

Clinical Observation

A mild anterior chest protrusion was observed during early development.

After 5 Months

Clinical Observation

Compared with baseline:

• Reduced chest protrusion

• Improved chest wall balance

• More natural chest contour

• More stable developmental pattern

Important Notice

This case is for educational purposes only.

Individual outcomes vary depending on anatomy and growth patterns.

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