indications for surgical correction

Last reviewed 09/2021

Corrective surgery should be performed as early as possible, ideally, at 1 or 2 years if the deformity is significant and not later than the age of 5 years. The condition often causes poor self image and later therapy may require significant psychological counselling as a consequence. The presence of Marfan's syndrome is no longer considered to be a contraindication to correction.