Comparison of physical functions and psychosocial conditions between adolescents with pectus excavatum, pectus carinatum and healthy controls.

Published in: Pediatric surgery international (2021)

Our results indicate that all adolescents with mild, moderate, or severe pectus deformity should undergo a biopsychosocial evaluation, receive psychosocial support, and be referred for physiotherapy.

Keyphrases

physical activity
young adults
mental health
early onset
high intensity