Impact of Sensor Technology in Knee OA

Launched by OPUM TECHNOLOGIES US LTD · Jan 24, 2022

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BACKGROUND:

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a significant problem in the adult population. With a prevalence of 10-13% in individuals over age 60,(4) knee OA results in a significant reduction in quality of life and increased economic costs to both the individual with knee OA and the medical system as a whole.

Exercise is a key component of management of knee OA, resulting in decreased pain and increased function.(3) Potential barriers to exercise in subjects with knee OA is lack of motivation or professional support.(5) Both of these barriers can be addressed with remote patient monitoring. ...

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Pain score \> 12.5 KOOS
• • BMI \< 35
• • Own a compatible mobile phone?
• • Able to operate Bluetooth technology?
• • Diagnosis of unilateral femoro-tibial knee OA
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • History of lower extremity total joint arthroplasty? (in affected knee)
• • Current uncontrolled cardiovascular disease?
• • Other pathology? Ex: Parkinson's, stroke, multiple sclerosis (MS), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or other knee diseases (Paget, osteonecrosis, etc.)