Turkish Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2025 , Vol 71 , Num 2

An overview of pectus deformities and rehabilitation approaches

Birkan Sonel Tur 1 ,Aysun Genç 1
1 Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye DOI : 10.5606/tftrd.2025.16840 Pectus deformities, particularly pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum, are among the most common congenital chest wall abnormalities in children. These deformities may have varying degrees of physical, psychological, and functional effects. This review provides a concise overview of the current state of knowledge regarding the history, epidemiology, etiopathogenesis, clinical presentation, classification, and rehabilitation of these deformities, focusing on the pediatric population. Keywords : Deformity, exercise, pectus carinatum, pectus excavatum, rehabilitation