Inventors:
Alejandro Castro - Miami Beach FL, US
International Classification:
A61F 5/00
Abstract:
One embodiment of a method and apparatus for the correction of pectus excavatum, having two arch shaped braces (), made of a rigid durable material, and connected by a flexible belt ( and ), each half having the ability of applying positive pressure () to the flared ribs caused by the condition. Positive pressure is to be applied to the ribs while a suction cup or other device simultaneously pulls or pushes the sternum to a natural position. Other embodiments are described and shown.