Effect of a smart ring-assisted physiotherapeutic intervention on the postoperative outcomes 12 months after a total knee replacement (SmarTKRing): protocol for a randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This protocol assesses the effect of a wearable activity tracker-assisted physiotherapeutic intervention on postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing total knee replacement (TKR) surgery. Despite advancements in TKR technology, patient dissatisfaction remains a concern, with adherence to physical activity guidelines being particularly poor among those with knee osteoarthritis. The primary aim of this trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of a smart ring-assisted physiotherapeutic intervention in improving outcomes, as measured by the Oxford Knee Score (OKS), 12 months after a TKR.

Methods and analysis

We are conducting this randomised controlled trial at Coxa Hospital for Joint Replacement in Finland, where participants are randomly assigned to either an in

SUBMITTER: Hautala J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12083359 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature