Kinesiophobia Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Purpose: We aimed to investigate the effect of kinesiophobia on daily and sport activities. We compared Tampa scale of Kinesiophobia (TSK) with Tagner Activity score (TAS). We hypothesized that high level of Tampa scale of Kinesiophobia decreases Tagner Activity score. Materyal Methods:A total of 50 patients, with Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery from January 2010 and December 2016 were included in this study. The patients completed the Lysholm Knee, TAS and TSK questionnaires postoperatively. KT-1000 arthrometer at 30 degrees knee flexion performed for both knees. The TSK score was compared with TAS and Lyshman knee score. Results:Mean age was 29.6 (18-50). Minimum follow-up was 12 months. Twenty of 50 patients (%40) had meniscal tears. The TAShad negative and significant correlation with TSK. Higher TSKled to lower TASand lower TSKled to higher TAS.There was no difference in Lysholm and TAS compared to TSKin patient with or without meniscal tear.Conclusion Our study showed that knee functions are not the only indicator to return preinjury daily and sport activities. Kinesiophobia may also play a significant role even if the Lyshman knee score is higher. The patients with Anterior cruciate ligamentinjury must be warned about the kinesiophobia. In our opinion, all the patients with Anterior cruciate ligamentruptures should have a kinesiophobia test. The patients who have high rate of kinesiophobia preoperatively, shouldhave a psychotherapy postoperatively in addition to their physical therapy.