Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Operative and nonoperative treatment groups had similar narcotic pain medication utilization. There were no ...

Up to 4% of all infants are born with a structural or genetic difference — often called a congenital abnormality — that can alter how the body looks or functions. Pectus excavatum is the most common ...

Costochondritis is the inflammation of the cartilage of the rib cage, which causes chest pain near the sternum. The cause of ...

RMS of the chest wall is rare, comprising only 2% of RMS cases, with a 5-year overall survival rate of 61%. The consensus document was developed by global pediatric sarcoma groups, covering staging, ...

Traditional treatment for broken ribs often centers on rest, time, and pain management, but what has become evident in recent years is that such passive treatment comes at a cost to patients. Rib ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Isolated rib fractures are common injuries that are treated nonoperatively. However, in the setting of multiple ...

University of Utah Health provides expert care for children, adolescents, and young adults who have chest wall deformities. Specialists at the Utah Pectus Program are experts in pectus deformities ...

Pectus carinatum or pigeon chest, is a genetic disorder that makes the chest wall jut out during puberty. While the condition may cause only minor physical issues, it can have a significant impact on ...

Chest discomfort in women presents unique challenges for both patients and healthcare providers, as symptoms often manifest differently than the classic presentations typically associated with male ...