Chest Wall Deformities

‘Pigeon Chest’ affects 1 in 1,000 people

4 out of 5 are adolescent males


Pectus Carinatum is often described as ‘pigeon chest’, and usually occurs around the age of 11 years. It is a chest wall deformity caused by overgrowth of the cartilage on either side of the sternum, causing the wall of the chest to protrude or stick out. This can be present from birth but usually develops during the rapid growth of adolescence.

We offer a range of non-surgical treatment options to improve physical outcomes and patient confidence. Find out more about Pectus Carinatum and the braces we offer below. 

Pectus Carinatum

Steeper Chest Compressor Brace

Gpad Smartfit Brace

‘Sunken Chest’ is where the sternum is recessed into the chest

pulling the chest inward rather than outward.

Pectus Excavatum can be present from birth, but it often becomes more noticeable during periods of rapid growth, particularly in early adolescence. 

Pectus excavatum is the most common chest wall deformity, with a prevalence of approximately 1 in 300–400 births, and research suggests it affects males more frequently than females. The appearance and severity of the condition can progress during puberty, especially during growth spurts. 

Find out more about Pectus Excavatum and how we can treat it with new vacuum bell technology below.