A Comparative Study on Short-Term Effects of Compression Orthosis and Exercises in the Treatment of Pectus Carinatum: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Feasibility Trial

Giray E., ERMERAK N. O., Bahar-Ozdemir Y., Kalkandelen M., YÜKSEL M., GÜNDÜZ O. H., ...Daha Fazla

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY, cilt.31, sa.2, ss.147-156, 2021 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 31 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2021
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1055/s-0040-1701699
  • Dergi Adı: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, CAB Abstracts, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Veterinary Science Database
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.147-156
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: exercise, physical therapy, pectus carinatum, compression orthosis, rehabilitation
  • Marmara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Introduction Pectus carinatum (PC) is a congenital chest wall deformity which is characterized by the protrusion of the sternum and costal cartilages. Although orthotic and exercise therapies are commonly offered by physicians for PC treatment, there is a lack of evidence on the benefits of exercises and how long the orthosis should be worn. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects and feasibility of custom-made compression orthosis and exercises in the treatment of PC.