Purpose Until now, the use of telemedical applications in orthopedics was limited to sparsely
populated countries. However, due to the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, interest in orthopedics in …

Background The universal goniometer is a simple measuring tool. With this review we aimed
to investigate the reliability and validity of the universal goniometer in measurements of the …

Purpose The purpose of the study was to investigate the rate and magnitude of return of
active forward elevation (aFE) of the arm for patients with severe preoperative elevation …

Background Universal goniometer (UG) is commonly used as a standard method to evaluate
range of motion (ROM) as part of joint motions. It has some restrictions, such as involvement …

Usual human motion capture systems are designed to work in controlled laboratory
conditions. For occupational health, instruments that can measure during normal daily life …

Knee injuries are common and can be costly for a patient in terms of recovery time and
monetary contribution. Wearable technology can be used to help monitor a patient's …

Background Assessment of joint range of motion (ROM) is an accepted evaluation of
disability as well as an indicator of recovery from musculoskeletal injuries. Many goniometric …

Abstract Purpose of Review While limited to case reports or small case series, emerging
evidence advocates the inclusion of smartphone-interfacing mobile platforms and wearable …

Purpose Precise measurement of elbow range of motion (ROM) post-injury or surgery forms
an important part of determining prognosis and the need for further intervention. Clinicians …

Introduction. Range of motion (ROM) is closely monitored before and after surgery for stiff
elbow and during rehabilitation. Measurements in the home environment may be helpful to …