Automated Hovering for Joint Replacement Surgery

Patients given an activity tracker to wear for 6 weeks after LEJR replacement surgery. For 2 weeks after surgery, they will also receive a daily text messages asking what their pain is on a scale of 0 to 10. They will be asked to reply to the text with their pain score. They will also be sent occasional messaging about their recovery, tips of what to do, and feedback on their progress. They will also also be sent a text message if they stop using their activity tracker for 3 days.

Patients given activity tracker to wear for 6 weeks after LEJR surgery. For 2 weeks after surgery, they will receive a daily text messages asking what their pain is on a scale of 0 to 10 and asked to reply by text. They will be sent occasional messaging about their recovery, tips of what to do, and feedback on their progress. They will also also be sent a text message if they stop using their activity tracker for 3 days. Patients will be asked to identify a a friend or family member to act as support partner. The study will share progress updates with support partner and contact this individual if patient stops wearing the activity tracker for over 3 days. This partner will also be able to provide supportive messages to help encourage them to reach their activity goals.