Knee replacement patients and wearable knee pads

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This paper proposes a novel solution to the common problem of knee stiffness experienced by patients following knee replacement surgery. The paper suggests designing a wearable knee pad that is fitted with three 6-axis IMU sensors to monitor, evaluate, and process the movement data of the patient’s knee in real-time. The data collected would then be used to provide appropriate recovery methods and encouragement to the patients. This paper highlights the advancements in wearable technology and remote patient monitoring, which allow for the improvement of postoperative care and behavioural change in knee replacement surgery patients. The literature review section examines the role of mHealth technologies and wearable sensors in remote patient monitoring and behaviour change for total knee arthroplasty patients. The research recommends integrating mobile health and wearable sensor technologies for remote patient monitoring and behaviour change interventions in these patients for enhanced postoperative care and improved patient outcomes. The proposed methodology includes user-friendly interfaces that provide continuous monitoring, personalized rehabilitation programs, and enhanced patient engagement using machine learning algorithms to recognize patterns and anomalies in knee motion data. The data analysis section employs various filtering, segmentation, normalization, and statistical methods to ensure accurate and meaningful data analysis. The document concludes by highlighting the need for further research to optimize and validate these technologies and interventions.