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Postoperative Step Counts Tied to Surgical Recovery

Wearable-measured mobility—but not heart rate variability or wellness scores—was associated with length of stay, complications, and readmissions

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  • Kathryn Wighton

  • May 6, 2026

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Postoperative Step Counts Tied to Surgical Recovery

  • by Kathryn Wighton

  • May 6, 2026

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