AI-Enabled Remote Patient Monitoring Systems in Hand Surgery.

Hand Clin · Feb 2026 · Review

Lin EA, Renfree KJ

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic Arizona, 5777 East Mayo Boulevard

Hand & Upper Extremity

SUMMARY — THE REDUCTIONThis review describes how AI-enabled wearable sensors and remote monitoring, accelerated by COVID-19, are enabling real-time tracking and personalized rehabilitation after hand surgery.
Abstract, as published

Artificial intelligence-enabled remote patient monitoring is transforming hand surgery by using advanced technologies like machine learning and computer vision to track patient recovery in real-time. Wearable devices and sensors collect objective data, enabling early detection of complications and personalized rehabilitation protocols. Accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, these technologies can potentially replace in-person visits, offering tailored-treatment options through data-driven insights.

Featured in the 2026-09-09 issue.

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