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ReviewCurrent pain and headache reports2024

Effectiveness of Virtual Reality-Based Rehabilitation Interventions in Improving Postoperative Outcomes for Orthopedic Surgery Patients.

Mark Ehioghae, Alexis Montoya, Ritwik Keshav, Tarun K Vippa, Hayk Manuk-Hakobyan, Jamal Hasoon, Alan D Kaye, Ivan Urits

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Review in Current pain and headache reports, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 14 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

14 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

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  3. Immersive Virtual Reality Therapy for Elderly Female Patients Undergoing Rehabilitation After Hip Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2025
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Mark EhioghaeMedical College of Wisconsin, 8701 W Watertown Plank Rd, Milwaukee, WI, 53226, USA. o_ehioghae@hotmail.com.
Alexis Montoya, Eastern Virginia Medical School 825 Fairfax Ave, Norfolk, VA, 23507, USA.
Ritwik Keshav, Eastern Virginia Medical School 825 Fairfax Ave, Norfolk, VA, 23507, USA.
Tarun K VippaUniversity of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, 475 N 5th St, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, USA.
Hayk Manuk-HakobyanCedars Sinai Medical Center, 8700 Beverly Blvd #5725, Los Angeles, CA, 90048, USA.
Jamal HasoonMcGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, 7000 Fannin Street, Houston, TX, 77030, USA.
Alan D KayeLouisiana State University Health Shreveport, 1501 Kings Highway, Shreveport, LA, 71103, USA.
Ivan UritsSouthcoast Health Pain Management, 100 Rosebrook Way, Wareham, 02571, USA.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purpose of reviewThe surge in orthopedic surgeries strains the US healthcare system, necessitating innovative rehabilitation solutions. This review examines the potential of virtual reality (VR)-based interventions for orthopedic rehabilitation. RECENT

findingsThe effectiveness of VR-based interventions in orthopedic surgery patients is scrutinized. While some studies suggest better patient-reported outcomes and satisfaction, mixed results emerge from others, demonstrating comparable or varied results compared to traditional rehabilitation. The underlying mechanisms of VR-based rehabilitation are elucidated, showing its positive impact on proprioception, pain management, agency, and balance. Challenges of unfamiliarity, patient engagement, and drop-out rates are identified, emphasizing the need for tailored approaches. VR technology's immersive environments and multisensory experiences offer a novel approach to addressing functional deficits and pain post-surgery. The conclusion drawn is that VR-based rehabilitation complements rather than replaces conventional methods, potentially aiding in pain reduction and functional improvement. VR-based rehabilitation holds promise for enhancing orthopedic surgery outcomes, presenting a dynamic approach to recovery. Its potential to reshape healthcare delivery and reimbursement structures underscores its significance in modern healthcare. Overall, VR-based rehabilitation offers a promising avenue for optimizing postoperative recovery in orthopedic surgery patients.

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Orthopedic ProceduresVirtual RealityHumansPainPain ManagementOrthopedic surgeryPatient engagementPostoperative outcomesRehabilitationTelerehabilitationVirtual reality rehabilitation

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PMID38032538

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