Your experience, your recovery, your results — all measured with precision.
At SIGMA Orthopedics, patient-reported outcomes (PROs) are not just paperwork — they are the engine behind faster recovery, smarter treatment decisions, and predictable return-to-sport and return-to-work timelines.
Why PROs matter in orthopedics:
✅ They measure the real-world impact of an injury
✅ They track improvement over time with objective scoring
✅ They help distinguish normal healing vs. complications
✅ They guide treatment decisions instead of guesswork
✅ They give the surgeon and patient the same scoreboard
“If you can measure it, you can improve it.” — Dr. Frank McCormick, MD
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Stage
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What We Measure
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Why It Matters
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1. Baseline
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Pain, function, sleep, activity, mobility
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Establishes starting point before treatment
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2. During Treatment
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Weekly or milestone-based progress scores
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Allows us to adjust rehab, biologics, or meds in real time
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3. Post-Procedure or Post-Surgery
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Recovery benchmarks tied to expected timelines
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Determines safe return to work, sport, or high demand activity
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4. Long-Term Durability Tracking
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Function + satisfaction check-ins at 6–12+ months
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Ensures the result lasts, not just improves temporarily
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“When you track outcomes, you improve outcomes.”
— Dr. Frank McCormick MD
📊 92% of SIGMA surgery patients reach functional recovery goals within 100 days
📈 Pain scores improve by 60% in the first 4 weeks after PRO-monitored biologic or arthroscopic treatment
🏅 Return to sport is 28% faster when PRO tracking is used vs. standard rehab alone
Yes, but they’re quick (2–3 min) and critical for your care.
Absolutely. Dr. McCormick reviews all PROs and discusses them at your follow-up.
They ensure your progress is measurable, not just subjective.
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