The level of stress and body self image perception in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis

Methods The following were used in the evaluation: Bad Sobernheim Stress Questionnaire (Brace and Deformity), Trunk Appearance Perception Scale (TAPS), and Knee – Feet Perception Scale (KFPS). The BSSQ Brace estimates the stress scoliosis patients have whilst wearing brace, the BSSQ Deformity estimates the stress involved with body deformation. Minimal points number equals 0 (the greatest stress), maximal 24 (the least stress). The TAPS evaluates subjective impression of trunk deformity from 3 viewpoints: looking toward the front, back, and with the patient bending over. Minimal points number equals 1 (the biggest deformity), maximal equals 5 (the least deformity). KFPS estimates subjective impression of knee joints and feet position. Minimal points number equals 1 (the biggest deformity), maximal equals 3 (the least deformity). Additionally results of TAPS and KFPS were compared with clinical examination.