*BARREL CHEST DEFORMITY* Barrel Chest Deformity, also known as Pectus Carinatum, is a congenital or acquired chest wall abnormality characterized by a protruding sternum and rib cage, resembling a barrel shape. Causes: - Genetic predisposition - Congenital conditions (e.g., Marfan syndrome) - Acquired conditions (e.g., rickets, scoliosis) - Poor posture Symptoms: - Visible deformity - Respiratory difficulties (dyspnea) - Exercise intolerance - Chest pain - Low self-esteem Classification: - Chondromanubrial prominence (most common) - Chondrogloidal prominence - Mixed type Treatment: - Conservative management: - Bracing (especially in children) - Exercise and physical therapy - Respiratory therapy - Surgical options: - Ravitch procedure (removing cartilage) - Nuss procedure (inserting a metal bar) - Thoracoscopic surgery Complications if left untreated: - Respiratory problems - Cardiovascular issues - Decreased exercise capacity - Psychological impacts #RaiseAgainstAutism #PinnacleSaysItAll #PinnacleBloomsNetwork #1AutismTherapyCentresNetwork
*BARREL CHEST DEFORMITY* Barrel Chest Deformity, also known as Pectus Carinatum, is a congenital or acquired chest wall abnormality characterized by a protruding sternum and rib cage, resembling a barrel shape. Causes: - Genetic predisposition - Congenital conditions (e.g., Marfan syndrome) - Acquired conditions (e.g., rickets, scoliosis) - Poor posture Symptoms: - Visible deformity - Respiratory difficulties (dyspnea) - Exercise intolerance - Chest pain - Low self-esteem Classification: - Chondromanubrial prominence (most common) - Chondrogloidal prominence - Mixed type Treatment: - Conservative management: - Bracing (especially in children) - Exercise and physical therapy - Respiratory therapy - Surgical options: - Ravitch procedure (removing cartilage) - Nuss procedure (inserting a metal bar) - Thoracoscopic surgery Complications if left untreated: - Respiratory problems - Cardiovascular issues - Decreased exercise capacity - Psychological impacts #RaiseAgainstAutism #PinnacleSaysItAll #PinnacleBloomsNetwork #1AutismTherapyCentresNetwork