Digital Knee® Remote Monitoring Solution
OPUM partners with orthopedic practices to offer a turnkey RPM/RTM solution where we manage all the sensors, software, EHR integration (if desired), billing and first-line clinical monitoring. There is also no long-term commitment which means that providers can immediately deploy a risk-free RPM program with minimal disruption to their current practice and workflows.
Digital Knee® Sensor
The Digital Knee® is a continuous remote goniometer which seamlessly “clips-on” to wearables - therapeutic braces for post-surgery, offloading for knee OA, soft sleeves or used as a standalone goniometer when bracing is not needed such as post knee replacement.
The sensor itself is accurate to less than 1 degree, requires no calibration and is intuitive for a patient at home. The extendable goniometer arm design and strategic sensor location, anatomically aligned on the affected limb ensures the measurements are less susceptible than patch sensors to “noisy data” and errors due to skin movements especially in patients with excess soft tissue. Unlike patch sensors, the Digital Knee does not use skin adhesive which can be a cause of irritation and infection for sensitive skin.
The accuracy, reliability and usability of the Digital Knee® assessments has been validated in peer-reviewed papers. For example ACL patients used the device for six weeks post-surgery with maximum group knee flexion 1° different between an in-clinic goniometer and remote Digital Knee® assessment. Compliance with the Digital Knee® assessment over 6 weeks was also high at 79%.
Advanced clinical data analytics including AI-powered activity and posture recognition and tracking are in-built, click below to find out more.
Digital Knee® Software
my Digital Knee®
An iOS and Android patient-facing app provides engagement, insights and education to patients. Our research has shown your patients will benefit from a more connected care experience, resulting in better motivation, engagement and program adherence.
Digital Knee® Lab & Provider Portal
The Digital Knee® Lab is the brains of the solution, processing data from the sensor to provide insights to a patient’s mobile app and clinical teams via a web portal.
Digital Knee® portal makes every aspect of implementing remote patient monitoring effortless. Proprietary algorithms and notifications tell you how patients are progressing and help you perform assessments that can assist to inform clinical decisions. All providers in the continuum of care are empowered to collaborate in supporting each patient.
OPUM’s flexible protocols allow clinicians to easily design and prescribe personalized care that includes monitoring of therapy, bracing as well as patient progresses towards their goals. OPUM’s self-service portal outputs printable patient-friendly clinical data reports to help facilitate discussion on progress and treatment options
Manage patients across your practice to track how well you are performing in terms of outcomes and efficiency. Utilize data to support value-based care initiatives.
RPM Support Services
Reimbursement & Billing Services
OPUM’s lead Billing Specialist has over 30 years’ experience in medical billing with a client base of over 150 physician offices throughout the US. OPUM’s staff have been focusing on billing for RPM shortly after the codes were released in 2019 where they have successfully billed thousands of RPM claims for various specialties and payers. OPUM’s staff track record for billing is excellent
97% approval Medicare
98% approval Medicare and Med Advantage
100% approval non-Medicare with pre-authorization
Monitoring & Clinic Services
OPUM offers clinically-led monitoring services directed by Dr Freeborn Mondello who has a decade of experience setting up orthopedic RPM programs. OPUM takes a partnering approach to ensure our providers are successful in establishing a clinically and financially rewarding program. OPUM is a stress-free way to get started with RPM today.
Dr Freeborn Mondello, DPT
OPUM Clinical Director
Digital Knee® - The Orthopedic Data Standard
The Digital Knee® ecosystem is built around a goniometer-based sensor and the Digital Knee® Twin, a clinical data standard designed specifically for the knee health. A Digital Knee® Twin is a digital representation of a patients real knee which incorporates clinical data across four categories to build a holistic clinical picture of knee health;
Anatomy: Active and passive terminal knee flexion / extension to within 1°
Function: Gait analysis incl. functional knee and hip ROM and spatiotemporal parameters such as stride length, speed & cadence
Activity: Daily living and posture recognition using AI algorithms as well as adherence to surgical and rehab protocols
Symptoms: Based on gold standard patient reported outcomes such as KOOS and pain scores
Studies have validated the accuracy and reliability of the Digital Knee in the real world. Physicians can now trust remote data to make clinical decisions, identify at-risk cases and determine follow-up necessity clinic efficiencies.
Supporting existing clinic workflows and traditional care pathways
Its simple to add Digital Knee® to your practice without disruption. RPM insights can be used as much or little as you are comfortable with. As you gain experience the data becomes more embedded in supporting workflows and optimizing traditional care pathways
Consultations: Printable reports used during scheduled encounters
Telehealth: Objective data used for more interactive telehealth consultations
Caseload management: Notifications enable early detection and intervention to improve clinical outcomes
Expedited intake: In-app questionnaires optimize consultation time and reduce forms in waiting room
Triage: Digital twin to identify appropriateness of specific intervention pathways to optimize outcomes and patient costs
Whitepaper: 5 Factors when choosing an orthopedic RPM provider
Choosing the right partner who will support your practice, to launch and maintain an RPM program, is essential to your success and the outcomes of your patients.
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