Author:
Abid Irfaan,Ewais MennatAllah M.,Marranca Joseph,Jaroszewski Dawn E.
Abstract
Abstract
Osteopathic medicine places a special emphasis on the musculoskeletal system, and understanding how chest wall structure may influence function is critical. Pectus excavatum is a common congenital chest wall defect in which the sternum is depressed posteriorly. Patients may present with complaints of chest wall discomfort, exercise intolerance, and tachycardia. The medical implications, diagnosis, and treatment options for patients with pectus excavatum are reviewed.
Subject
Complementary and alternative medicine,Complementary and Manual Therapy
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