Key result
Patients with previous ACL reconstruction surgery reported significantly higher tension-anxiety (P < .01) and total mood disturbance (P < .05) compared to those undergoing primary surgery.
Why the study?
This study elucidated how previous surgery experience, coping, and optimism influenced the mood of patients undergoing ACL reconstruction surgery, and examined relationships among age, preoperative mood, and postoperative mood.
Comparison
Previous ACL reconstruction surgery vs primary surgery
Design
Observational questionnaire study
Authors
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Psychological factors may warrant mood screening in ACL reconstruction; leaves open causal effects and intervention needs.
Observational (n=64)
No
p-value: p=<.01
Patients with previous ACL reconstruction surgery experience higher preoperative anxiety and mood disturbance, highlighting the need for targeted psychological support in this subgroup.
Naoi et al. (2025) conducted an observational in Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery (n=64). Previous ACL reconstruction surgery vs. Primary ACL reconstruction surgery was evaluated on Tension-anxiety and total mood disturbance (TMD) (p=<.01). Patients with previous ACL reconstruction surgery reported significantly higher tension-anxiety (P < .01) and total mood disturbance (P < .05) compared to those undergoing primary surgery.
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