Living with armor: A qualitative study of body image, social life, and brace experiences in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis.

A qualitative study published in the Journal of Pediatric Nursing explored how adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis experience wearing orthotic braces, finding that the devices significantly affect body image and social participation. Participants described brace use as a form of protective 'armor' that simultaneously created psychosocial burdens. Clinicians working with this population, including physical therapists, may find these insights useful for addressing the non-physical dimensions of scoliosis management.

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