Meniscal tears are among the most common knee injuries and frequently require arthroscopic surgical treatment when conservative management fails or mechanical symptoms persist. Although surgical techniques have improved clinical outcomes, postoperative recovery is influenced not only by structural pathology but also by psychological factors. Kinesiophobia, defined as an excessive and debilitating fear of movement due to pain or the expectation of reinjury, may negatively affect rehabilitation adherence, functional recovery, and pain perception.
This prospective observational study aims to investigate the effect of preoperative kinesiophobia on postoperative clinical outcomes in patients undergoing arthroscopic surgery for meniscal tears. Adult patients diagnosed with a meniscal tear by clinical examination and magnetic resonance imaging and scheduled for arthroscopic surgery will be enrolled. Preoperative demographic and clinical characteristics, pain intensity, functional status, and kinesiophobia levels will be assessed using validated outcome measures. Postoperative evaluations will be performed three months after surgery to determine changes in pain and functional outcomes. The relationship between preoperative kinesiophobia and postoperative clinical success will be analyzed. The findings of this study may help identify patients at risk for suboptimal recovery and support the development of individualized rehabilitation strategies.
None
None
The study population will consist of adult patients aged 18-65 years who are diagnosed with a meniscal tear by clinical examination and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and are scheduled to undergo arthroscopic meniscal surgery at the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology of a single tertiary care center. Eligible participants who provide written informed consent and meet the inclusion criteria will be enrolled consecutively. Preoperative and postoperative clinical assessments will be performed according to the study protocol.
Cohort
Prospective
Not listed
Change in Lysholm Knee Score
To evaluate the change in knee function using the Lysholm Knee Score from baseline (preoperative assessment) to the postoperative 3-month follow-up in patients undergoing arthroscopic surgery for meniscal tears.
Change in Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Pain Score
Assessment of postoperative pain intensity using the 10-cm Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Lower scores indicate less pain.
Change in Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK) Score
Assessment of fear of movement using the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia. Higher scores indicate greater kinesiophobia.
Click on the lead sponsor to view all of their trials.
This trial is not recruiting at the moment. You can still explore other options:
