Correlation between hip osteoarthritis and the level of physical activity as measured by wearable technology and patient-reported questionnaires

Authors

Mina W. Morcos, Western University
Matthew G. Teeter, Western University
Lyndsay E. Somerville, London Health Sciences Centre
Brent Lanting, Western University

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

7-1-2020

Journal

Journal of Orthopaedics

Volume

20

First Page

236

Last Page

239

URL with Digital Object Identifier

10.1016/j.jor.2019.11.049

Abstract

© 2019 Professor P K Surendran Memorial Education Foundation This study evaluates physical activity in patients with advanced hip OA using Fitbit and whether a correlation exists between the number of steps taken per day (SPD) and the reported outcome. Methods: 122 patients were prospective enrolled. Patient-reported outcomes were collected. Patients were asked to wear a Fitbit for 24 h a day on seven consecutive days. Result: The mean number of SPD was 5721 ± 3920. The UCLA, HHS and SF-12 PCS demonstrated a statistically significant positive correlation with the SPD. Conclusion: Wearable technology is reliable in objectively measuring the level of physical activity in hip OA and correlates with reported outcomes.