Brace
Medical brace
The condition pectus carinatum, also known as pigeon chest, where the breastbone protrudes excessively, affects about 1 in 400 children. Current treatment involves compression over time to support correct bone development. However, the design of the braces has barely changed in the last 100 years. They are uncomfortable, restrict activity, are difficult to wear and difficult to disguise, thus increasing feelings of stigmatization for patients, who are typically teenage boys. This brace is designed to fit neatly and discreetly beneath clothes. It uses contemporary materials and mechanisms to create a more comfortable, clinically effective and discrete solution.
iF Gold Statement
Discreet and elegant, these medical braces for pectus carinatum update a complex product solution with the innovative and fresh use of materials and details. Created especially for teenage users, these well-designed medical braces reduce the stigmatization associated with traditional braces.
Development Time
up to 12 months
Target Regions
Europe, North America
Target Groups
Consumer / User