Method and apparatus for nonsurgical correction of chest wall deformities
US8333768B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 8, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2201/1619
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
One embodiment of a method and apparatus for the correction of pectus excavatum, having two arch shaped braces (22), made of a rigid durable material, and connected by a flexible belt (42 and 34), each half having the ability of applying positive pressure (26) 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.
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