What is Pectus Carinatum?

Pectus Carinatum, sometimes known as 'pigeon chest' is a congenital deformity of the anterior chest wall, and occurs when the breast bone is pushed outward by an abnormal overgrowth of cartilage.
Pigeon chest affects around one in 1,500 people and is slightly less common than Pectus excavatum (when the sternum is depressed inwards). It is present at birth but often becomes more noticeable in early adolescence, when the ribcage and the rest of the body undergo growth spurts during puberty. Often both sides of the ribs are affected but in other cases it can appear asymmetrical with one side worse than the other.
The exact cause of pectus carinatum is unknown, though it’s largely attributed to abnormal cartilage overgrowth between the bony ribs and the breast plate, causing the sternum - the breastbone - to buckle outwards.
Pectus carinatum can appear as part of another condition like scoliosis, but is also associated with rarer musculoskeletal syndromes like Marfan syndrome.
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We have several satellite clinics in the UK in Central London (Harley Street), Bristol, Cambridge and Romford. Our clinic in Kingston-upon-Thames remains our headquarters and provides clinical treatments for positional plagiocephaly/ flat head syndrome, chest deformities, posture-related back pain and scoliosis.

[@monzy8618]

i got pectus carinatum im 17 from morocco ruined my life

[@housinejato2001]

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[@commando1553]

@@housinejato2001 slm rah kaynin des centres specialisés f la fabriquation des corsets contre scoliose ou les pectus.

[@iamliterallysosorryyolo9161]

How did it ruin your life?

[@realallthings4700]

@@iamliterallysosorryyolo9161 he can't get a girl

[@هاديهادي-ط8ح2ح]

When i was in middle school i fell and hit my chest. It was painful but after it in like 2 years a discovered that i had this

[@cainlove829]

This shit got me looking like that one badly drawn captain america from the side profile lol

[@shivamgour3637]

Gym can fix it?

[@ankitdevil2843]

Yess bro

[@vikashdahiya3119]

Sir pigeon chest ka ilaj ho sakta hai kya

[@skiletoff3357]

Do you have to talk to a docter to get it, or can you just buy it online? Am 13 and 5,7 so I wanna know if it work for people who has hit puberty earlier.

[@thelondonorthoticconsultan5834]

Hi The brace we produce is bespoke,made for each individual patient according to their measurements and the type of PC they have. So you cannot buy our brace online.You can talk to a doctor but first of all have you talked to your parents about your concerns? Best wishes The LOC Pectus Team

[@fredkemp9735]

@The London Orthotic Consultancy hi, I am 71 I have only just realised what my problem is. I had a growth spurt in my teens, I played sport, but didn't take my shirt off, I was a roofer and left my shirt on. It has ruined my life, I have two sons, but people call me a woman and my chest protrudes lots, people can be so cruel. I didn't know there is treatment available.@@thelondonorthoticconsultan5834

[@Treyy]

@@fredkemp9735 it is to late for any treatment. I am sad to hear how bad it has effected your life and i hope the brace works for me. I am glad that even with pigeon chest you have made it through life and even had 2 sons

[@lolmatt_4735]

@@Treyy did it ever work I also have it and just got the brace how long did it take u

[@shay7718]

​@@lolmatt_4735Did the splint help you today after 1 years?

[@Xarch]

I have that for 4 years and now Its kinda weird to breath. I'm not lying

[@iamliterallysosorryyolo9161]

what? the brace for 4 years? I just got mine yesterday and I'm in excruciating pain

[@viktorcarpio148]

@@iamliterallysosorryyolo9161 hi have you used your brace every day? It was so hard for me

[@realallthings4700]

@@iamliterallysosorryyolo9161 what if i get sleep apnea?

[@Ahm909ri]

@@iamliterallysosorryyolo9161yo what happened did your chest get back since you got your brace 2 years ago?

[@pardeephayer9983]

In which country your clinic

[@thelondonorthoticconsultan5834]

Hello Pardeep Our clinic is in England.Best wishes

[@MunchF5]

I have some indented ribs on my left side

[@Derpinator-uz2vc]

The whole left side of my rib cage is pushed in, I’ve never heard of anything like it, but I want to know if its bad or not and if it can be fixed

[@MunchF5]

@@Derpinator-uz2vc damn that fucking sucks fro me as ive gotten older its become more cerved and deformed i find my self pulling it trying to slowly put it in a some what right poistion.

[@amvlog2822]

My breast bone protrudes from one side

[@chief_8213]

same

[@iamliterallysosorryyolo9161]

I'm 15 I'm so insecure about this! I can't go swimming with my friends or even in public anymore,because it involves me taking off my shirt. My parents took my to a doctor and he told us there's nothing he can do about it,I just have to except it. So yeah,also yes I've noticed my posture has been a bit really,really bad... from trying to hide it. Guys I wish you all the best of luck with this! 🙌🏼❤️✨

[@thelondonorthoticconsultan5834]

Hi Keagan Where do you live? All the best the LOCpectus Team

[@bevel9417]

Me too. I'am a filipino by the way.

[@valerinesterov6163]

The irony is that you need to start swimming. Every doctor will tell you that it is a great exercise. Also do push ups and dips. Search for calisthenics videos for beginners. A lot of this exercises may be harder for you but definently you won't regret the results promise you. Don't go to the gym lifting is bad for people with this kind of health issues. (Sorry if my english is too bad)

[@iamliterallysosorryyolo9161]

@@valerinesterov6163 thanks for the advice! I have been looking at exercises and thankfully my parents are finally taking me to a specialist! hope all goes well with you too! 🙌🏼❤️✨

[@hayabusa3754]

@@valerinesterov6163 no attention don't do push ups

[@lonewalkeryt5840]

I am the only one with pectus carinatum...my neighbours and schoolmates are like Ew after seeing my chest or touching me accidentally 😭

[@iamliterallysosorryyolo9161]

😂😂😂

[@lonewalkeryt5840]

@@iamliterallysosorryyolo9161 😁

[@KazeHaya69]

Same

[@maeljeevas]

Thats okay bro.

[@untitledms]

Don't worry, I used to face lots of criticism. But working out and gaining weight helped me a lot. Now I just look fine and feel more positive.

[@excuseme-9925]

When I saw that brace for the ribs I never scream gasp so hard in my life lmao I was like "oh no, 2 for the price of 1" yeah my ribs are weird I probably won't? Need one for that

[@discovertheworlddtw3634]

friend I am also suffering with same problem now I am 25 year old. I am from India when I was between age of 12-20 year old I was unable to spend money because I belongs to poor family. I didn't tell to anybody about this problem even my mom and dad. they don't know that their child suffering from pectus carinatum. I worked hard and got govt job. Now I am able to buy a brace. Please tell me how can I get this brace Please please!!

[@realallthings4700]

Bro tume koi health problems hota tha kya iss issue ke liye? Mera vi same case he dara hua hu serious kuch nahi he na

[@discovertheworlddtw3634]

@@realallthings4700 nahi koi health issues nahi hai

[@discovertheworlddtw3634]

@@realallthings4700 aapka name

[@Removikram812]

​@@realallthings4700hi guys I have also same problem 😢😢

[@meloncool332]

​@@realallthings4700same mera bs thora sa utha dekhta hai zada nhi hai lekin mentally bhot bekar lgta hai

[@dropatimanraj1058]

I don't have these symtoms I dont feel nothing to be honnest

[@jonathannyholm9788]

I don't have any symptoms either. I just discovered it now and I don't really care (14yo)

[@Rahul_singh26]

Is it ok if i live with this condition lifetime

[@thelondonorthoticconsultan5834]

If you have no issues your self then that's great.All the best The LOCpectus Team

[@Rahul_singh26]

@@thelondonorthoticconsultan5834 Is it has other harmful effects if i will keep going with it

[@untitledms]

I used to face lots of criticism. But working out and gaining weight helped me a lot. Now I just look fine and feel more positive.

[@Alfa_Chef]

Can adults wear the brace? Will it work or it’s meant for kids?

[@thelondonorthoticconsultan5834]

Hi Arnab It all depends on the flexibility of your chest wall.If you can press it in yourself bracing could work as that is basically what the treatment is about but obviously with continuous pressure being applied over a long period of time.You can find out more at www.londonorthotics.co.uk Best wishes The LOC Pectus Team

[@fredkemp9735]

@@thelondonorthoticconsultan5834 hi, I am 71 I have only just realised what my problem is. I had a growth spurt in my teens, I played sport, but didn't take my shirt off, I was a roofer and left my shirt on. It has ruined my life, I have two sons, but people call me a woman and my chest protrudes lots, people can be so cruel. I didn't know there is treatment available.

[@AnEssentialQuality]

@@fredkemp9735 Don't pay any heed to what others say, Fred. Enjoy your life.

[@Harper_13-z3v]

Once you stop growing a brace will no longer work because your bones aren’t as flexible

[@octaviaofficial86]

Is there a clinic in the philippines cause im suffering to this condition i ask my parents about it but they say it's just normal for a teen like me who's skinny. They start bullying me with this condition and im not happy about it for some reason i become depress and decided not to go outside because of this i really wanna to get rid of it if u can help me that would be my happiest day of my life 😭😭..

[@thelondonorthoticconsultan5834]

Hello Octavia We dont have a clinic in the Phillippines but we do offer remote treatment.Because we are a private clinic this does cost money and your parents would need to be involved. We do offer free video consultations so that you could all have a chat with one of our Pectus clinicians and find out more about the treatment and there would be no pressure to commit to treatment. The free consultation can be organised by our admin team.Just e-mail [e-mail] Best wishes The LOCpectus Team

[@iamliterallysosorryyolo9161]

Hiii I just want to tell you that I am just like you! I am a teen and I'm also skinny with this condition, my parents know about it and we kept going to multiple doctors who couldn't really help us until we got the right doctor that specializes in this condition... it costs A LOT of money,so much so that my parents had to go get a loan at the bank,we are still waiting but I just want you to know that your not alone 😭🤧❤️ and you must explain the situation to your parents and tell this how it's changing your life... I also don't go outside anymore and I have social anxiety because of it... just stay strong my friend 🙌🏽🌿✨

[@whitezzpt]

Does the gym can fix it too?

[@jonathannyholm9788]

If you grow your breast mussels enough it will probably cover it up

[@shxdow8863]

My pectus carinatum is on my upper half of my breast like under my throat i never saw such an pectus carinatum 😕

[@mon4577]

aye same :p most cases I’ve seen are super extreme but mine is just like yours

[@shxdow8863]

@@mon4577 yayy now i dont feel alone❤

[@mon4577]

shxdow i actually felt the same way when I read your comment, somehow it’s cool to know you’re not the only one :)

[@Musclemachine747]

I need to get my medical class 1 certificate for my pilot career, i have it in the middle of my chest like a pigeon chest but it's not such protuberant, can it affect my certificate please respond. I do calisthenics and it doesn't affect my breath, even though I have my left ribs cage like deformed but is it just my Xiphoid process that is protuberant. Is it a disqualified for my Medical Class 1 or it's just stetic. please respond.

[@NICK-pw2tw]

Did you get medical certificate?

[@beratyildirim7314]

Why my legt chest hurts when i have it

[@user-uw3zf2uf9t]

I'll remove this by going to gym

[@krishna7960]

Doctor please tell me that it is harmful or not.it can cause severe problem or not

[@thelondonorthoticconsultan5834]

Hello Sinha The vast majority of people with this condition do not have a medical condition that needs treating because of this. If you are comfortable with your body shape you can just get on with life. I hope that helps. The LOCpectus Team

[@Musinskas.l]

Does it effect for life

[@andrejdjurdjic4600]

I have my right rib sticking out and got brace made for me, after about a week or so my breathing is harder. I struggle to breath with my full lungs and im very angry about it. Through out the day when I dont wear brace I try to breathe with my full lungs and I struggle. Will this brace affect my lungs in future? Thanks..

[@thelondonorthoticconsultan5834]

Hello Andrej Are you under the supervision of a medical professional?

[@amvlog2822]

Please suggested me

[@deepakmaan9896]

I am going for medical test in airforce , can it cause me rejection in medical test and how I can get the belt pls tell

[@thelondonorthoticconsultan5834]

Hi Deepak It should not affect your medical test.For overseas patients we are offering a remote service which will require you to scan your own chest, we will send you an app for your Iphone so you can send us images/measurements. We offer a free video consultation with one of our pectus specialists who can explain the treatment process. If you e-mail: [e-mail] one of our admin staff will organise the consultation for you. Best wishes the LOCpectus Team

[@deepakmaan9896]

@@thelondonorthoticconsultan5834 Thanks a lot to your team for consulting..

[@indianrivers8389]

@@deepakmaan9896 consult kar apne tu reply aya kya medical test ka apke. Plz reply How was your medical test

[@deepakmaan9896]

@@indianrivers8389 bhai medical me point diya tha but remedical me fit kr diya Dr. Se likhvaya tha

[@indianrivers8389]

@@deepakmaan9896 sir aap airforce mein is waqt sir mera bhi medical hai delhi police ka plz guide karo pectus exactavam ka kya honga

[@fredrikolofsson2320]

So if a person whould do surgery how long time to heal and back to lift weights

[@thelondonorthoticconsultan5834]

Hi Fredrik We don't do surgery,our treatment is non-surgical so you could continue to lift weights while undergoing treatment. Best wishes The LOC Pectus team

[@Real_rebel9]

3 months then u can lift weights

[@nickbiddle3445]

My pectus carinatum allows me to move my chest bone, it’s a really cool party trick and I’m not even self conscious about it. I never have been, most people can’t even tell unless I bring it up

[@shay7718]

how do you download it Any tips?

[@AdamTurmaz]

I can also do that lol

[@ajaytiwari1096]

hello I am 18 year old I have pectus carinatum please help me I am belong from poor family in India

[@rakeshp8706]

Where you are leave

[@Removikram812]

Where is your in India? brother Iam same problem 😢

[@shivamupadhyay8369]

Sir please help i want to buy one how i can buy? Is there any requirement of appointment , if yes then what is your appointment rate , it will take time to earn . Sir I am from India and i am not be able to come to your clinic because i am in india . Sir please reply , i am suffering from depression 😔.

[@amitmeena635]

Hiii jami I am amit from (rajasthan)india. And i am 23 years old. I am suffering Pactus carnatum. Sir i want to pactus carnatum brace to released this problem. How to purchase pactus carnatum online and how much costly. Pliz help me sir. How to solve this problem. Pliz give your contact number or You can also send text/whatsapp message on this mobile number 9521085297. Pliz help me.