
Journal of ISAKOS Joint Disorders & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 100391 - 100391
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
This study aimed to assess the feasibility of using mobile application (app) technology for monitoring recovery after knee osteotomy and determine time required patients return their preoperative step counts. retrospective included 329 who underwent coronal realignment surgery, including high tibial (HTO) or distal femoral (DFO) with a minimum follow-up 1 year. The were grouped based on type performed, i.e., HTO DFO groups. Step count data collected MyRecovery app analyzed preoperatively at month, 3 months, 6 12 months postoperatively. Statistical analyses univariate linear regression models relationship between counts each point duration Of in study, total 62 (19%) downloaded 24 (7%) had complete data. data, 18 group group. It took an average 153 ± 112 days counts, taking 174 121 those 113 77 days. increased significantly over time, percentages reaching 108% A significant correlation was found postoperatively (R2 = 0.240, P 0.015). that approximately 5 osteotomy. However, adoption limited, only 19% downloading just 7% providing posing barrier apps tracking recovery. is effective progress following osteotomy, but strategies increase patient are essential enhancing its practical application. Level IV, Retrospective Case Series.
Language: Английский