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Can pectus carinatum can be corrected with brace at the age of 20 will brace be effective?
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Pectus deformity : Bony deformities cannot be corrected through bracing after skeletal maturity. Unless this is painful or causing skin problems I would leave it alone. Osteotomues can be done to relieve skin pressure but can be problematic.
Answered 1/15/2016
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