Modeling of the chest wall response to prolonged bracing in pectus carinatum.

ABSTRACT: Pectus carinatum is a chest wall deformity that is often treated through the wearing of an external brace. The treatment of the deformity could benefit from a greater understanding of chest wall characteristics under prolonged loading. These characteristics are difficult to model directly but empirical studies can be used to create statistical models. 185 patients from 2018-2020 received bracing treatment. Data on the severity of the deformity, treatment pressures, and time of wear were recorded at the first fitting and all subsequent follow-up visits. This data was analyzed using a statistical mixed effects model to identify significant measures and trends in treatment. These models were designed to help quantify changes in chest wall characteristics through prolonged bracing. Two statist

SUBMITTER: Sargent B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10424870 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature