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TracPatch Wearable Technology Trial in Total Knee Arthroplasty: Real-Time Recovery Monitoring for Enhanced Rehabilitation Outcomes

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25 June 2026

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New trial evaluates TracPatch wearable technology for continuous post-operative monitoring in total knee arthroplasty patients. The device tracks mobility, temperature, and activity to potentially improve rehabilitation outcomes and patient-physician communication.

Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov

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