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Athletes and Nonathletes Show No Difference in Symptoms or Function Prior to Knee Surgery, but Those With Chronic Symptoms Show Increased Pain Catastrophizing and Kinesiophobia.
Authors
DiBartola AC, Magnussen RA, Everhart JS, Milliron E, Emery CF, Schiele SE, Harris KM, Schmitt L, Flanigan DC
Abstract
To determine whether preoperative psychological status before outpatient knee surgery is influenced by athletic status, symptom chronicity, or prior surgical history.
