Deformity-related stress in a sample of patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis after brace weaning: a cross-sectional investigation

Introduction Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQL) of scoliosis patients has been investigated in numerous studies. The perception of health, self- and body image and participation in physical activities seems to be an issue for patients with spinal deformities. In previous studies it was concluded that adolescents with scoliosis have only “little stress” associated with their deformity. This paper was performed to scientifically objectify the outcome of patients following brace treatment with respect to quality of life using the BSSQ-Deformity. Methodology