Mobile-Based Digital Rehabilitation Program for Patients After Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: Prospective Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a common treatment for degenerative cervical spine disease, yet its frequent postoperative follow-up places substantial demands on both patients and health care systems. A digital program integrating computer-vision-guided exercise, wearable posture monitoring, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) could provide remote monitoring and rehabilitation to alleviate this burden.

Objective

This study aims to evaluate the clinical effectiveness and compliance of a 12-week digital rehabilitation program after ACDF compared with conventional in-person therapy.

Methods

In this prospective cohort study, 336 postoperative patients self-selected either a 12-week mobile-based program incorporating computer-vision-guided

SUBMITTER: Liu S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12671286 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature