Evaluating the Impact of Remote Therapeutic Monitoring on Recovery After Knee Arthroplasty

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are investigating how social and economic resources in a patient's neighborhood, measured by the Area Deprivation Index (ADI), relate to recovery after total knee arthroplasty (TKA), also known as knee replacement surgery. This study also evaluates whether patients' self-reported pain and function scores align with their actual physical improvement as tracked by a remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM) device. Additionally, the research examines if RTM can reduce the number of postoperative clinic visits within 90 days while maintaining patient satisfaction and outcome measures. Participants will either receive a smart knee implant equipped with sensors that remotely monitor recovery metrics such as range of motion, step count, and walking speed, which are sent to a mobile app, or undergo the standard knee arthroplasty with usual follow-up care. The study compares patient-reported outcomes and satisfaction over multiple timepoints up to one year after surgery between those with the smart implant and those receiving standard care. During the study, participants' recovery will be tracked remotely using the smart implant device or through traditional assessments. The research team will collect patient-reported outcomes, satisfaction scores, complications, and functional recovery data for up to one year post-surgery. This includes analyzing correlations between neighborhood resources (ADI), self-reported pain and function scores (KOOS, JR.), and objective recovery metrics. The study aims to provide insight into recovery patterns and the potential benefits of remote monitoring technology.

Investigating Patient Satisfaction With Smart Knee Implants