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Trial reportJournal of orthopaedic surgery and research2024

Clinical application research of intelligent monitoring system for knee rehabilitation: a randomized controlled trial.

Wenqing Xie, Miao He, Shengyuan Zheng, Hengzhen Li, Hongfu Jin, Bingzhou Ji, Guang Yang, Yusheng Li

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Wenqing XieDeparment of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China.
Miao HeDeparment of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China.
Shengyuan ZhengDeparment of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China.
Hengzhen LiDeparment of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China.
Hongfu JinDeparment of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China.
Bingzhou JiDeparment of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China.
Guang YangDeparment of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China.
Yusheng LiDeparment of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China. liyusheng@csu.edu.cn.

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China 82072506
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThis study investigates the effectiveness of a self-developed intelligent monitoring system for home-based knee rehabilitation following total knee arthroplasty (TKA).

methodsIn this randomized controlled trial, 120 patients undergoing TKA were divided using random digit allocation. Preoperative and one-month postoperative assessments of knee function, quality of life, and isometric knee extension strength were conducted with the Intelligent Monitoring System. Patients received group-specific rehabilitation instructions pre-discharge and performed exercises for one month.

resultsChanges in isometric knee extensor strength on the affected side within one month post-surgery for the brace-monitored rehabilitation group showed a significant decrease three days after surgery compared to one day before surgery. Subsequent measurements taken at postoperative days 5, 7, 14, and 21 indicated a gradual increase in strength, although these increases did not reach statistical significance when compared with previous measurements. One month post-surgery, all groups demonstrated significant improvements in knee joint function and mobility compared to pre-surgery levels. Notably, the brace-monitored group showed statistically significant improvements in 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) scores over the conventional rehabilitation group.

conclusionsThe Intelligent Monitoring System provides effective real-time monitoring and guidance for home-based knee rehabilitation post-TKA. It significantly enhances knee joint function, isometric knee extension strength, and quality of life shortly after surgery compared to traditional rehabilitation methods. This system offers a promising approach for improving postoperative recovery in TKA patients.

trial registrationThis study was approved by the Medical Ethics Committee of Xiangya Hospital, Central South University (Ethics Approval Number 202209008-2). It was registered with the China Clinical Trial Registry, a primary registry of the World Health Organization's International Clinical Trials Registry Platform (Registration Number ChiCTR2300068852).

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Arthroplasty, Replacement, KneeQuality of LifeAgedExercise TherapyFemaleHumansKnee JointMaleMiddle AgedMonitoring, PhysiologicMuscle StrengthRecovery of FunctionTreatment OutcomeIntelligent Monitoring SystemIsometric knee extensor strengthQuality of lifeRange of MotionTotal knee arthroplasty

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PMCPMC11321123

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