System and method for determining patient follow-up subsequent to an orthopaedic procedure
US8702799B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 18, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG16H40/67
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of determining patient follow-up subsequent to an orthopaedic procedure includes determining the number of cycles of use of an orthopaedic joint of the patient. If a predetermined threshold is exceeded, communication with an orthopaedic care provider is initiated. A patient monitoring system is also disclosed.
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