A Prospective Study of Kinesiophobia in Young Adults after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Dataset
Description
Background and Aim: Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) is known to restore functional knee stability. To ascertain the prevalence of post-operative kinesiophobia and trends of post-operative knee pain and knee efficacy scores among patients undergoing ACL reconstruction, a prospective study was planned, with an objective of reviewing management of kinesiophobia and return to activities prognosis in future studies. Method: Patients attending the outpatient clinic from Jan 2018 to June 2022 for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction were included in the study. Patient characteristics (age, sex, body mass index), pain intensity level using visual analogue scale (VAS) and Knee Self-Efficacy Scale were used as predictor variables for kinesiophobia, which was independently evaluated by Tampa scale at 48 hours, 2 weeks and 6 weeks post-ACLR. It can be observed in the dataset that the included patients are random in terms of age, gender, occupation, marital status, socio-economic status, and educational level. Results: The mean Tampa Scale scores reduced from 61.87 preoperatively to 21.3 at 6 weeks postoperatively. Mean Self Efficacy Scale scores at 48 hours, 14 days and 6 weeks were found to be 12.6, 25.51±2 and 34.7, respectively. VAS mean pain intensity scores at 48 hours, 14 days and 6 weeks were 4.57±1.07, 1.74±0.72 and 0.39±0.49, respectively. Greater decline in pain intensity scores between 48 hours and 14 days were observed than between 14 days and 6 weeks. Conclusion: The prevalence of kinesiophobia decreases during postoperative rehabilitation, but high kinesiophobia is still present in a large portion of the patients after ACLR. These findings should provide a better approach in understanding the effect of treatment and measuring risk factors from a mental health perspective.