Is impaired knee confidence related to worse kinesiophobia, symptoms, and physical function in people with knee osteoarthritis after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction?

Abstract

Objectives: To compare knee confidence and kinesiophobia (fear of re-injury) in those with and without knee osteoarthritis following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, and determine whether poorer knee confidence is associated with greater kinesiophobia, worse knee-related symptoms, and functional impairments in those with knee osteoarthritis. Design: Cross-sectional. Methods: Sixty-six individuals, 5-12 years following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, with (n= 30) and without (n= 36) knee osteoarthritis were included. Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score quality-of-life question (Q3), assessed knee confidence and Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia assessed kinesiophobia...