Transforming Post-Operative Orthopedic Care

Orthopaedic surgeons often employ external fixation to treat bone fractures, yet the surgery and recovery process can still face complications that hinder effectiveness and raise costs. This device is not limited to patients with bone fractures, but is also used by children, elderly patients, and individuals of all ages. Moreover, its usage does not require nurse assistance. A key challenge is that doctors lack continuous access to critical data, such as the healing process, patient behaviour and environmental factors. This project aims to enhance fixation devices by integrating IoT technology, enabling real-time monitoring of bone fracture healing. The device can detect and report significant events in the patient's recovery to healthcare professionals. We demonstrate this design by monitoring patient compliance with prescribed behaviours during post-operative treatment of bone fractures. Through continuous monitoring and data insights, this approach aims to improve patient care, reduce complications, and enhance clinical outcomes.