Orthopedic surgeries are impossible without the use of orthopedic screws. Orthopedic screws are one of the tenets in the process of orthopedic fixation. The bone heals better and faster if the fractures are pressed together firmly by orthopedic screws.

There are two types of surgery to correct pectus excavatum, open surgery and closed (minimally invasive) surgery. Some individuals with this abnormality are worried about pectus excavatum surgery pain, but the question is, is it a painful surgery?

PEEK implants had used since 1990s, and it was widely advertised as a biomaterial for implants in April 1998. The initial use o of PEEK implants was for orthopedic purposes especially spinal surgery.

During the coronavirus pandemic, surgery is categorized into elective and emergency surgery.

Cranio-Maxillofacial injuries usually occur as a result of a variety of reasons. These may involve falling from certain heights, being hit by strong and heavy objects, damages caused in motorbike or car crashes, ripping of the bones by sharp objects or bullets, being attacked and kicked by an animal, injuries occurred during sports games or fights, damages received by industrial or domestic accidents, severe burns resulted from acid attacks, etc.

The surgical repair of pectus excavatum, like other major surgeries, presents risks. Also most patients who have the pectus excavatum surgery are pleased with the results.

Spinal fusion surgery success rate varies between 70% and 95%, and there are several factors that will impact the success rate of the surgery. 

Pectus excavatum is a disease that is related to the chest which is present from the day one when the person is born, and may develop further later as well. This condition also affects the lungs, and makes it hard for the individual to breathe.