Telehealth support after knee replacement surgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests whether video calls and texts (via WhatsApp) after knee replacement surgery can help you recover better. It may give you extra support and education from home, so you can heal and get back on your feet more easily.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- This is your first knee replacement surgery (only one knee).
- You can communicate easily by phone and in person.
- You have a smartphone with WhatsApp installed.
- You are willing to take part in the study and follow the plan.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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