Abstract Background Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) are widely used for
measurement of functional outcomes after orthopaedic trauma. However, PROMs rely on …

The use of wearable sensors to track activity is increasing. Therefore, a survey among AO
Trauma members was conducted to provide an overview of their current utilization and …

The use of wearable technology is steadily increasing. In orthopedic trauma surgery, where
the musculoskeletal system is directly affected, focus has been directed towards assessing …

Background and Objectives: Outcome data from wearable devices are increasingly used in
both research and clinics. Traditionally, a dedicated device is chosen for a given study or …

Introduction: Hip fractures are the most common reason for acute orthopaedic admission in
the United Kingdom (UK) and pose a substantial cost to the National Health Service (NHS) …

Background The automated digital surveillance of physical activity at home after surgical
procedures could facilitate the monitoring of postoperative follow-up, reduce costs, and …

Delayed functional recovery after injury is associated with significant personal and
socioeconomic burden. Identification of patients at risk for a prolonged recovery after a …

Background Hip fracture is common, affecting 20% of women and 10% of men during their
lifetime. The trajectory of patients' recovery as they transition from the acute hospital setting …

Introduction Weight-bearing protocols for rehabilitation of lower extremity fractures are the
gold standard despite not being data-driven. Additionally, current protocols are focused on …

Introduction: A major challenge in the monitoring of rehabilitation is the lack of long-term
individual baseline data which would enable accurate and objective assessment of …