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Digital Orthopaedics: Monitoring Recovery Through Wearables and Continuous Data
The episode outlines a comprehensive educational framework for using wearable technology and artificial intelligence to monitor recovery after joint replacement surgery. It emphasises that while step counts are common, more complex metrics like gait variability provide a more accurate picture of a patient's healing progress. The text addresses critical implementation challenges, such as declining patient compliance after six weeks and the need for data security within healthcare systems. Furthermore, it highlights the importance of socioeconomic equity, ensuring that digital monitoring tools…
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