Prevalence of Kinesiophobia in Post Spinal Surgery Patients

Abstract

Background: The spinal column is a highly complex system of bones and connective tissues that provide support for the body and protect the delicate spinal cord and nerves. Back surgery carries higher risks than some other types of surgery because it is done closer to the nervous system. The most serious of these risks include paralysis and infections. Fear of movement/(re)injury is described as “a specific fear of movement and physical activity that is (wrongfully) assumed to cause reinjury”. In the extreme situation of fear of movement, the expression “kinesiophobia” is used. Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK) was developed by Miller, Kori and Todd 1990 in order to assess fear of movement/(re)injury. It is a valid, reliable tool is used to assess Kinesiophobia.(1) Aim: The present study was done to Assess Prevalence of Kinesiophobia In patients undergone Spinal Surgery using Tampa Scale (6- 10 weeks post surgery). Method: In this study a total of 100 patients answered Tampa scale of kinesiophobia and were evaluated according to their level of kinesiophobia after post spinal surgical period 6- 10 weeks, that is after the healing period. Result: There was a high degree of kinesiophobia which was observed after post spinal surgical period 6-10 weeks in 61% of the participants. Conclusion: This study showed Prevalence of High Degree of Kinesiophobia noted after 6-10 weeks in 61% of the Post- Spinal Surgery patients even after 4-6 weeks of healing period. Key words: Kinesiophobia, Fear-avoidance, Spinal surgery, Tampa scale.