Pediatric chest wall conditions: Trust us to find the best treatment plan for your child

If your child has a "sunken" chest or a chest that pushes out too far, surgeons and rehabilitation specialists from the UW Health Kids General Surgery team at American Family Children's Hospital will design a plan to ensure the best outcome for your child.

Overview

How we treat and manage chest wall conditions

When your child lives with a chest wall condition, you want to ensure their health and confidence in their body. The UW Health Kids chest wall clinic team takes time to create the best treatment plan for your child.

Our doctors, surgeons, nurse practitioners, nurses and physical therapists work together. We give your child the physical therapy and emotional support they need. If your child needs surgery, we explain what happens before, during and after the procedure.

Our therapists work closely with your child to build strength and ensure the best recovery after surgery.

Conditions and treatments

Advanced treatments for chest wall deformities

The UW Health Kids chest wall clinic evaluates and treats abnormally shaped chest walls.

Meet our team

Experienced, team-based care

The UW Health Kids chest wall care team includes experts in bracing, physical therapy and surgery for chest wall conditions.

Locations

Quality care close by

We offer specialized chest wall care at American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison and UW Health clinics in Madison, Green Bay, Madison, Oshkosh and La Crosse.

Resources

Learn about living with a chest wall condition

Our patients share how our UW Health Kids treatment impacts their lives.