Blog – The Pectus Project

September 9, 2022September 26, 2022

Pectus Posture: What is it?

The saying goes: “With every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.” We cannot hold our body in a compromised posture and expect to not experience side effects. There […]

July 18, 2021September 26, 2022

Improving Pectus Posture: Stretching

Poor posture often contributes to the sunken chest appearance common with Pectus Excavatum. The typical Pectus Posture includes forward sloping shoulders and a belly that may stick out. A mild […]

July 18, 2021September 27, 2022

Rib Flare & Pectus

Rib flare is a condition where the ribs protrude farther out than the chest. The abnormality of the associated ribcage can be one of the most common aspects of a […]

July 18, 2021September 27, 2022

All About the Haller Index

Imaging is extremely important in the evaluation of a patient presenting PE. The image above is a CT scan highlighting the measurements taken while calculating a Haller index. The Haller […]

July 18, 2021September 27, 2022

Pectus Excavatum: An Overview

Here are the symptoms // side effects (in no particular order). •Besides the heart, the concavity can also put pressure on the lungs, preventing them from expanding fully and reaching […]

July 18, 2021September 27, 2022

The Nuss Procedure: A Background

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July 18, 2021September 27, 2022

The Ravitch Procedure: A Background

July 18, 2021September 27, 2022

Sitting Down with Tim Melville

July 18, 2021September 27, 2022

“It’s Never too Late…,” Melanie’s Story

July 18, 2021September 27, 2022