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World J Psychiatry. Jul 19, 2026; 16(7): 117282
Published online Jul 19, 2026. doi: 10.5498/wjp.117282
Published online Jul 19, 2026. doi: 10.5498/wjp.117282
Table 11 Detailed distribution of postoperative complications between two groups, n (%)
| Complication type | Kinesiophobia group (n = 120) | Non-kinesiophobia group (n = 149) | χ2 value | P value |
| Joint stiffness requiring MUA | 12 (10.0) | 3 (2.0) | 8.946 | 0.003 |
| Persistent joint effusion | 18 (15.0) | 7 (4.7) | 8.221 | 0.004 |
| Superficial wound infection | 4 (3.3) | 2 (1.3) | 1.345 | 0.246 |
| Symptomatic DVT | 2 (1.7) | 1 (0.7) | 0.673 | 0.412 |
| Re-injury requiring revision | 3 (2.5) | 2 (1.3) | 0.552 | 0.458 |
| Total complications | 39 (32.5) | 15 (10.1) | 21.758 | < 0.001 |
- 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; 16(7): 117282
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3206/full/v16/i7/117282.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5498/wjp.117282