Publication Name	World Journal of Psychiatry
Manuscript ID	117282
Country	China

Category	Psychology
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Impact of preoperative kinesiophobia on early rehabilitation compliance and functional recovery after arthroscopic meniscal repair
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Ming-Xing Cui, Yi-Jun Lian, Yong-Kang Zhu, Hai-Jian Zhao, Xing-Guo Nie and Ju Liu
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Corresponding Author	Ming-Xing Cui, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan Medical University, No. 88 Health Road, Weihui City, Xinxiang 453100, Henan Province, China. cuimingxing1226@163.com
Key Words	Kinesiophobia; Meniscal injury; Arthroscopy; Rehabilitation adherence; Functional recovery; Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia
Core Tip	Preoperative kinesiophobia significantly impairs early rehabilitation adherence and delays functional recovery after arthroscopic meniscal repair. Higher Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia scores predict poorer Modified Exercise Adherence Rating Scale performance, slower improvement in Lysholm scores, limited knee range of motion, and higher postoperative pain levels. Kinesiophobia is also an independent risk factor for postoperative complications. Routine preoperative screening and early psychological intervention may effectively improve adherence and enhance postoperative outcomes.
Citation	Cui MX, Lian YJ, Zhu YK, Zhao HJ, Nie XG, Liu J. Impact of preoperative kinesiophobia on early rehabilitation compliance and functional recovery after arthroscopic meniscal repair. World J Psychiatry 2026; In press

Received	2025-12-26 09:59
Peer-Review Started	2025-12-26 09:59
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-01-14 03:08
Return for Revision	2026-01-14 03:08
Revised	2026-01-25 15:27
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-01-30 09:32
Second Decision by Editor	2026-03-06 02:36
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-03-06 08:40
Articles in Press	2026-03-06 08:40
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