Pectus Pro - Pectus Carinatum Orthosis - an aid in the reduction or correction of abnormal chest shape, protrusion of both the sternum (breastbone) and the cartilage portion of the ribs, and bowed chest (Pigeon chest)
Specifications:
- Provides increased anterior/posterior directed corrective compression forces
- New and improved design
- Wider size range, one size (74-104 cm / 29-41 in), adjustable to accommodate larger chests
- New ratchet closure for greater durability
- Optional, soft, shoulder straps included for additional stabilization during wear
- 2.5 in of lateral adjustment for asymmetric Pectus Carinatum
- Removable, washable and breathable pads for increased comfort
- Slide adjustment bars and screws
- One size fits most
Material: Low Density Polyethylene/Aluminium/Padding
**Adjustment tools included with the orthosis**
LATEX FREE
**This is a specialised orthosis for specific medical conditions and should be fitted by your prescribing physician or fitting specialist**
Indications
- 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
Contraindicated
• 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.
The Pectus Pro brace is supplied in a symmetric configuration with the Front and Back panels adjusted at the centre. For patients with an asymmetric presentation, with one side of the chest pushing out further than the other, the Front panel can be adjusted laterally by following the below incremental configurations:
If you have any questions about this product, please contact us!
