Remote Patient Monitoring after TKA - What Surgeons Need to Know.

Abstract

Multiple new technologies have been introduced in recent years to allow for remote patient monitoring after total knee arthroplasty. These tools allow for the recording and transmission of various types of data from the patient to the surgeon throughout a recovery course without necessitating an in-person office visit. Remote patient monitoring has the ability to improve patient outcomes and experience throughout the rehabilitation period by providing much more data on patient progress than has been available in the past. However, these technologies are available in many forms, and different formats provide different types of data that may be of variable utility depending on surgeon preference and training. In this article, we will review different forms of remote patient monitoring; benefits associated with each; and recommendations for incorporating remote patient monitoring into a knee arthroplasty practice.