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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Chest Brace For Pectus Carinatum

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Dr. Sudhir Kumar MD

Hello i have pectus carinatum , i am 25 years old.... http://imgur.com/a/RtPNB i have been on MTF HRT for a few months, but have almost broken down and given up hope... can i be fixed? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Sudhir Kumar ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr. Ram Choudhary MD

i have compression fracture on t 11 t12 and l1 its been 2 months i still have pain and still wearing brace how much longer for me to get better and how much more time should i wear the brace ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ram Choudhary ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr.  Praveen Tayal MD

I am having problems walking and balance. My left leg tends to lock up and is more hip area I have had a acl repair that failed. I wear a brace that seems to make it worse. With/without the brace it ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Praveen Tayal ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr. Praveen Tayal MD

been wearing a brace at night only. I first notice the discomfort about a week ago and thought maybe the brace I was wearing some how contributed to my discomfort. Prior to wearing the brace the pain... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Praveen Tayal ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin MD

up. I have had a brace on it for almost 3 weeks it’s still pointing down about 45 degrees. Should I should keep the brace on? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin ( General & Family Physician)

Public Forum Discussions

Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha MD

16 YEAR OLD SON WITH PECTUS CARINATUM JOINT HYPERMOBILITY , FATIGUE, DIARRHEA AND 30LB WGT LOSS IN 3 MONTHS. ARE THEY RELATED? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar MD

My 17 year old daughter was just diagnosed with pigeon chest. I was looking online and noticed that there is a new procedure out for this condition that is less invasive than repositioning the breast bone ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar ( Pulmonologist)
Dr.  Akhtarhusian Ghausi MD

16 yo male has lateral pectus carinatum, asymptomatic, also has modular acne and would like to go on accutane. Chest X-ray and ultrasound revealed no masses. Should we be concerned about Marfan ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Akhtarhusian Ghausi ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Klerida Shehu MD

My son is 27 and was born with pectus carinatum .he also has never been able to burp. His pediatrician never thought it a concern as his growth rate was normal. Now as an adult he is very thin and ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Klerida Shehu ( Gastroenterologist)
Dr.   Naveed Rehman MD

I have mild pectus carinatum , should I maybe consider an operation? Will the operation be categorized as cosmetic? Is there anyway that I can minimize the further development of my condition? I am ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Naveed Rehman ( General & Family Physician)