A Comparative Study on Short-Term Effects of Compression Orthosis and Exercises in the Treatment of Pectus Carinatum: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Feasibility Trial

Randomized pilot trial comparing compression orthosis wear duration (23 vs 8 hours daily) plus exercises for pectus carinatum treatment in children aged 7-17. Results demonstrate 23-hour orthosis use achieves superior chest wall correction with similar adverse event rates, supporting extended wear protocols over shorter duration approaches.