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View our privacy policyDiscover how Ethan improved his pectus carinatum using our custom slimline brace non-surgical treatment with expert guidance from our clinical team.
Laura first noticed her son Ethan’s chest shape during a family holiday in the summer of 2023. “He’s always had a slightly unusual chest shape,” she explains, “but it was on that trip I really saw how much it was sticking out. That’s when I decided it was time to do something about it.”
Rather than going through the GP, Laura turned to the internet for answers. She read about pectus carinatum, a chest wall condition where the breastbone and sometimes ribs protrude outwards. It’s sometimes referred to as “pigeon chest” and is one of the more common types of pectus conditions. Keen to avoid the possibility of surgery down the line, she searched for non-surgical options and came across us at LOC.
“I came across LOC during my search and it stood out straight away. I was really pleased to find that the first consultation could be done virtually, and that we could then book an in-person appointment afterwards. Everything was very straightforward.”
Laura concluded
Ethan was nearly 14 at the time of his assessment. Although he wasn’t overly concerned about his chest shape, Laura had been quietly worried for years. “When we saw Connor, he confirmed what I’d suspected, that it was pectus carinatum. He was very reassuring and explained clearly how the brace treatment could help bring Ethan’s chest back into a more typical shape without surgery.”
Following the assessment, Ethan was fitted with a bespoke brace, designed using detailed scans of his torso to ensure the right fit and optimal effectiveness. At first, wearing the brace felt a bit uncomfortable. But over time, he got used to it and even felt confident enough to talk about it with his friends.
Ethan reflects, “The brace took a little getting used to, I adapted really well. I’ve never been embarrassed about it, and I could see that it was helping. That made all the difference.”
Ethan was under the care of Connor Mumford, one of our specialist pectus clinicians. Laura found the whole experience reassuring, Connor was always patient, explained everything clearly, and took the time to make sure Ethan was comfortable at each step.
As part of Ethan’s treatment package, he also attended weekly pectus-focused yoga classes. These sessions supported his brace treatment by improving posture, opening up the chest and shoulders, and strengthening the muscles around the ribcage and spine. Laura felt the yoga was a valuable addition, particularly in helping with flexibility and movement.
“Ethan’s had an almost 100% correction and he’s really happy with the progress. He’s been a great patient and very compliant throughout.”
Connor Mumford, senior orthotist
After 18 months of consistent brace wear and exercise, Ethan has now completed his treatment, with outstanding results. The improvement in his chest shape has been significant, and starting treatment early meant surgery was avoided altogether. Laura is pleased they chose LOC and that Ethan’s journey was such a positive one.
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