Remote Patient Monitoring of Postoperative Rehabilitation

Postoperative rehabilitation is a critical part of the treatment algorithm for patients with shoulder issues. When patients could not go to in-person therapy, many therapists pivoted to a remote option, and several application-based rehabilitation programs emerged. This article will discuss the shift to remote patient rehabilitation and will highlight the benefits and potential pitfalls of remote rehabilitation. It will also discuss ways to monitor patients remotely as they are performing their postoperative rehabilitation exercises. Finally, it will discuss how these remote platforms can be used, and what the user experience is like for the patient and the surgeon.