Thi s report presents the case of a 14-yearold, Caucasian girl who was diagnosed with pectus excavatum (PE) and who underwent an open Ravitch surgical procedure for correction of her chest wall deformity. The Institutional Review Board and patient's parents granted permission to present this case report. Athletic trainers and therapists who treat adolescent athletes should have a fundamental understanding of the physical manifestations and psychosocial effects of PE. Better understanding may facilitate early identification, prompt referral, and improved care, which may limit adverse psychosocial c o n s e q u e n c e s a n d optimize outcomes for patients who experience this condition. Pectus excavatum, also known as "funnel chest," is a congenital defect of the anterior thoracic wall. The lower costal cartilage undergoes rapid, misdirected growth, which results in a depressed or posteriorly displaced sternum. 1-7 The severity of PE is represented by the "Haller Index" (HI), which is also