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Pectus Excavatum: 7 Shocking Facts You Must Know!

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What is Pectus Excavatum? Pectus excavatum, often referred to as “sunken chest” syndrome, is a congenital deformity wherein the sternum and parts of the rib cage are recessed into the chest cavity, causing a noticeable indentation. This condition can vary in severity, with some individuals experiencing only a slight dip in their chest wall while…

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7 Shocking Sternal Deformities & How to Fix Them

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Understanding Sternal Deformities Sternal deformities, often classified as abnormalities of the sternum, are structural irregularities that can occur in this critical bone of the thoracic skeleton. The sternum, or breastbone, is a flat bone situated in the center of the chest, connecting the rib bones and serving as an essential component of the ribcage. It…