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Top 5 apps for the Joint Replacement Surgeon

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  • Knee & Orthopaedic Clinic QI Spine Clinic AIMD Research

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Numerous mobile platform applications (apps) specifically aimed at the medical community are currently available on smartphones and tablet computers. These apps have revolutionised the way information can be stored and accessed. They provide the surgeon with tools to assess and store clinical information about the (patient could be her also) patients, both in the outpatient clinic and the operation theatre. Arthropaedia has reviewed a large number of such apps and short-listed the top 5 apps for the joint replacement surgeon. These include CCJR Mobile, Patient Records Doctor on GO-T, Goniometer Pro, Pocket Physio, and CORE Clinical Orthopaedic Exam. Although the list is not comprehensive, the apps are chosen based on their user rating, the total number of user downloads and the usefulness of the app to the joint replacement surgeon.
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Top 5 apps for the Joint
Replacement Surgeon
TECHNOLOGY UPDATE
CCJR Mobile
Based on the Current Concepts in Joint
Replacement (CCJR) live meetings, this app
serves as a mobile version of the conference
with information about speakers, topics, and
the ability to download full videos. This well-
made and well-organised app offers over 100
brief lectures on relevant topics by leaders in
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be useful to any surgeons, residents, or fellows
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Store summary suggests that future updates
will offer premium modules with expanded
information at a price.
DryDock, Inc.
Rating: 5 stars
Gautam M Shetty MS Orth
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are currently available on smartphones and tablet computers. These apps have revolutionised
the way information can be stored and accessed. They provide the surgeon with tools to assess
and store clinical information about the patients, both in the outpatient clinic and the operating
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for the joint replacement surgeon. These include CCJR Mobile, Patient Records Doctor on GO-
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not comprehensive, the apps are chosen based on their user rating, the total number of user
downloads and the usefulness of the app to the joint replacement surgeon.
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Patient Records Doctor ON GO-T
This patient data storage app has several
patient management features for busy
medical professionals. They can create
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Some key features of this app include:
• Can manage patient billing with a built in
calculator
• Schedule appointments and view them by
day, week, month or year. Remind patients
via SMS, email or phone call with just a click
of a button
• Search patient by entering partial data.
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connecting device to your PC.
• Create your own custom templates for
commonly used scenarios.
Siyami Apps, LLC.
Rating: 4.4 stars
Goniometer Pro (G-Pro)
G-Pro uses a simple visual tool to help providers mimic a standard clinical goniometer if latter is
not available. G-Pro gives quick, repeatable and precise range of motion (ROM) readings on the
patient and is also able
to measure angles
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can store up to 12
readings at one time.
5fuf5
Rating: 4.3
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Pocket Physio
The Pocket Physio is an easy to use guide
to the physiotherapy exercises involved in
preparing for and recovering from hip or
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video and text instructions on pre- and post-
operative exercises, allowing patients to
prepare thoroughly for surgery and make a
strong, speedy recovery supported by easy
to follow video exercises. Users can also plan
their exercise regime using the reminder
function. Each exercise is explained and the
goals clearly outlined, ensuring the patient is
fully prepared and has an established exercise
regime in place.
The Pocket Physio also given advice on walking
with a frame or crutches, hip precautions,
breathing exercises, managing
pain and self-assessment,
as well as recommended
techniques for dressing,
bathing and getting in and out
of vehicles.
PerryDuke
Rating: 4.3 stars
Clinical Orthopaedic Exam (CORE)
CORE contains over 400 clinical musculoskeletal examinations with descriptions and videos
showing how to perform each test. Each test is well described and can be accessed by tapping on a
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downloaded directly to the app and often contain a text overlay along with audio wherever possible.
Each test also includes
a synopsis covering the
statistical validity of each
test alongside links to
relevant literature papers.
Overall, a very useful app
for any surgeon who wants
to carry an up to date
clinical exam reference in
the pocket.
Clinically Relevant
Technologies
Rating: 4.2 stars
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