Frequency of excavated chest deformation in thirteen years old schoolchildren in the middle area of Montenegro

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Jovović, V. (2002). Frequency of excavated chest deformation in thirteen years old schoolchildren in the middle area of Montenegro, (37), 245-250. Retrieved from http://scindeks.ceon.rs/article.aspx?query=ISSID%26and%263557&page=0&sort=8&stype=0&backurl=%2fissue.aspx%3fissue%3d3557
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Title

Frequency of excavated chest deformation in thirteen years old schoolchildren in the middle area of Montenegro

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Author

Veselin, Jovović

Journal

Glasnik Antropološkog društva Jugoslavije

Volume
Issue

37

Start page

245

End page

250

ISSN

0351-1480

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http://scindeks.ceon.rs/article.aspx?query=ISSID%26and%263557&page=0&sor...

Date

2002-2021/11/05/09:02:15

Abstract

The research aim is to find out the frequency, degree and structure of excavated chest (pectus excavatum) deformations in the younger adolescents of Montenegro middle region. The tested group included 511 children whose average age was 13,6. All the children attended the seventh grade of Nikšić and Podgorica city and suburban schools. The frequency and degree of these deformations was estimated by application of observation method and 'willing' muscle contraction test. With graver deformations measurements by ruler and spirit-level were applied. The investigation snowed that excavated chest is a frequent deformation in younger adolescents. The highest percentage of these deformations covers small ones that can be successfully corrected by adequate physical treatment.

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