Publication Name	World Journal of Translational Medicine
Manuscript ID	121778
DOI	10.5528/wjtm.121778
Country	Egypt

Category	Rehabilitation
Manuscript Type	Minireviews
Article Title	Blood flow restriction training in rehabilitation for knee conditions and elective knee procedures
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Ahmed A Khalifa and Wafaa S Soliman
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Corresponding Author	Ahmed A Khalifa, Assistant Professor, FRCS, MD, Department of Orthopaedic, Qena Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital, South Valley University, Kilo 6 Qena-Safaga Highway, Qena 83523, Qina, Egypt. ahmed_adel0391@med.svu.edu.eg
Key Words	Blood flow restriction; Rehabilitation; Knee joint; Osteoarthritis; Total knee arthroplasty; Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Core Tip	Rehabilitation is one crucial step in the conservative management line for various knee conditions, including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Furthermore, it is a crucial step in the pre- and postoperative protocols for various elective knee joint surgical procedures, such as total knee arthroplasty and anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Blood flow restriction was introduced as an adjuvant to these rehabilitation protocols, demonstrating efficacy in improving muscle strength and performance, ultimately leading to improved function and quality-of-life outcomes. However, detailed descriptions and precise protocols for each condition, supported by well-designed studies, are still lacking.
Citation	Khalifa AA, Soliman WS. Blood flow restriction training in rehabilitation for knee conditions and elective knee procedures. World J Transl Med 2026; In press DOI: https://doi.org/10.5528/wjtm.121778
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Received	2026-04-01 07:15
Peer-Review Started	2026-04-01 07:16
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-04-29 10:30
Return for Revision	2026-04-29 10:38
Revised	2026-05-13 16:51
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-06-08 02:40
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-06-08 07:09
Articles in Press	2026-06-08 07:09
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