Pectus Carinatum Orthosis - an aid in the reduction or correction of an abnormal deformation of the chest
Specifications
Chest Circumference: 66-89 cm / 26-35 in (One size fits most, adjustable)
Material: Low Density Polyethylene/Aluminium/Padding
LATEX FREE
**This is a specialised orthosis for specific medical conditions and should be fitted by your prescribing physician or fitting specialist**
Indications
Abnormal chest shape, protrusion of both the sternum (breast bone) and the cartilage portion of the ribs, bowed chest (Pigeon breast).
- Provides increased anterior/posterior directed and compression corrective forces
- For the reduction of Pectus Carinatum and other abnormalities
- Bendable metal components
- Washable foam pads increase patient comfort
- Ratchet closure
- One size fits most
Contraindications
• Severe deformations
Step 1: Measurements and Initial-Adjustments
A. Take a circumferential measurement at or about the
xiphoid.
B. Loosen the sternal and posterior adjustment screws
to increase or decrease circumference by sliding
components and tighten.
C. The anterior and posterior pads can be removed for
customizing the shape for each individual’s needs.
Step 2: Contouring metal components
A. The metal components can be contoured with the
use of bending irons.
B. If bending irons are necessary, we recommend only round
edged bending irons to be used. Care should be taken
not to make sharp bends in slotted areas.
C. Apply orthosis and tighten to desired tension by means of
the ratchet buckles.
D. For removal, have patient push down on the ratchet
release to loosen the ratchet and then slide the strap
out of the buckle.
E. The patient should be instructed to only remove the
orthosis by loosening just one side which ever they
prefer.
F. Instruct patient how to insert ladder strap into ratchet
buckle and tighten to desired tension.
