Magnetic Mini-Mover Procedure (3MP) Treatment for Sunken Chest

Pectus Excavatum (Sunken or funnel chest) is the most common congenital (Present at birth) chest wall deformity, pulls the breastbone inward, making the chest look caved in (concave) or sunken. The condition typically affects four to five ribs on each side of the sternum (Forms the rib cage that protects the heart, lungs and major blood vessels from damage.) Many patients are thin (slim), develop a slouching posture and potbelly. The cause of the deformity has not yet been linked to specific inherit genetic defect. Pectus Excavatum is associated with Marfan (Hereditary condition affects the connective tissue, which holds the body together and provide a framework for growth and development. Most affected is the skeletal system, cardiovascular system, eyes, and skin.), Poland syndromes (Birth defect causes underdevelopment or absence of the chest muscle on one side of the body and webbing of the fingers on the hand on the same side.) and scoliosis (abnormal curvature of the spine). Sunken chest estimated to occur in one in 300 - 400 births, with male predominance (3:1). The condition is ninety percent diagnosed within the first year of life.