Virtual joint school prior to hip and knee arthroplasty: patient feedback and carbon footprint savings | Synapse
January 22, 2026Open Access
Virtual joint school prior to hip and knee arthroplasty: patient feedback and carbon footprint savings
Key Points
This research aims to evaluate patient acceptance of virtual joint schools and their environmental benefits.
Patient feedback was collected regarding the virtual joint school experience.
Analysis of carbon footprint reduction associated with virtual as opposed to in-person sessions.
Recommendations for implementation in other arthroplasty centers were discussed.
Patients found virtual joint schools to be acceptable and beneficial.
There was a measurable reduction in the carbon footprint of healthcare services.
The study supports the wider adoption of virtual joint schools in clinical practice.
Abstract
Virtual joint schools are acceptable to patients and reduce the carbon footprint of healthcare. We recommend their implementation at other arthroplasty centres.