Spinal posture, mobility, and position sense in adolescents with chest wall deformities: a comparison of pectus excavatum, pectus carinatum and healthy peers

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• Adolescents with pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum show increased thoracic kyphosis compared to healthy controls.
• Both PE and PC patients demonstrate reduced spinal mobility in sagittal and frontal planes, particularly hip/sacral mobility.
• Spinal position sense is impaired in adolescents with chest wall deformities, indicating proprioceptive deficits.
• Routine spine evaluation is essential during physical examination of patients with chest wall deformities.
• Physical therapy referral should be considered for adolescents with PE or PC to address spinal alignment and mobility issues.

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