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Discover how Opum is advancing orthopedic care with data-driven insights, cutting-edge technology, and proven results.

5 factors to consider when choosing an orthopedic RPM provider

Selecting the right RPM provider is crucial for your program's success and your patients' outcomes. A strong partnership ensures your practice is supported at every step, from implementation to sustained use.

  1. Trusted Measurements

  2. Clinical Utility

  3. Indications of Use

  4. Protocols & Pathways

  5. Support Services

Choosing the right partner sets the foundation for a sustainable, effective RPM program that delivers measurable benefits for your practice and patients.

5 Factors to Consider When Choosing an Orthopedic RPM Provider

Getting started with an orthopedic RPM program

An orthopedic RPM program offers clinics a transformative approach to patient care and practice efficiency. By using technology and data, your team can experience benefits like:

  • Reduced Staff Burnout

  • Higher Patient Satisfaction

  • Enhanced Patient Monitoring

  • Seamless Workflow Integration

  • Financial Sustainability

Embrace the future of orthopedic care with an RPM program designed to empower your practice and support your patients.

Getting Started with an Orthopedic RPM Program

The case for orthopedic Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM)

Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) is revolutionizing orthopedic care, offering clinics new opportunities to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency. Here's why RPM is becoming essential in modern orthopedic practices:

  • Increasing Adoption by Physicians

  • Profitability Through Insurance Coverage

  • Enabling Remote Orthopedic Assessments

  • Enhanced Patient Care and Efficiency

  • Higher Patient Engagement and Satisfaction

RPM is no longer a future consideration—it’s a present-day necessity for orthopedic practices striving to stay ahead and deliver exceptional patient care.

The Case for Orthopedic Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM)

The impact of sensor technology in knee osteoarthritis

This 12-week randomized trial at the top-ranked Shirley Ryan Ability Lab evaluated Opum’s Digital Knee®. The study compared the outcomes of a traditional knee brace versus the brace enhanced with the Digital Knee® sensor and RPM platform.

Key Findings:

  • 20% Higher Retention: Digital Knee® users stayed engaged longer.

  • Improved Outcomes: Significant pain, mobility, and quality of life improvements across all KOOS scores.

  • Enhanced Performance: Greater gains in walking speed, endurance, strength, and weight management compared to the control group.

The Impact of Sensor Technology in Knee Osteoarthritis