Patient's question:
A friend of mine recently encountered this issue and stayed in the hospital for a period of time. I visited him, and he said he was experiencing some pain and couldn't sleep at night, which was affecting his condition. What causes the depression in the sternum?Doctor's answer:
Sternum depression, known as pectus excavatum. Younger age tends to yield better surgical correction outcomes. Whether surgical treatment is necessary depends on the severity. Thoracic surgery treatment. For children, the surgery is typically performed at the surgical department of major children's hospitals, such as Beijing Children's Hospital. The emergence of pediatric orthopedic rehabilitation has significantly impacted patients' health. In addition to symptomatic treatment, patients need to pay more attention to daily care. Rest and proper nutrition should be maintained to avoid or reduce the risk of recurrence.