MATTHEW SLOAN, MD, MS · HIP AND KNEE REPLACEMENT
Dr. Sloan measures how his patients feel and function before and after joint replacement, using validated surveys that patients complete through the Force Therapeutics recovery program. The results below are shared so you can make an informed decision about your care.
Data as of October 14, 2026. Charts provided by Force Therapeutics.
Results at a Glance
- HIP FUNCTION: +33.3 — Point average improvement in HOOS, JR. hip function score, from before surgery (55.3) to three years (88.6).
- KNEE FUNCTION: +25.8 — Point average improvement in KOOS, JR. knee function score, from before surgery (55.0) to three years (80.7).
- HIP PAIN RELIEF: −4.4 — Point average reduction in pain on a 0 to 10 scale, from before surgery (5.7) to 12 weeks after total hip replacement (1.3).
- PATIENT SATISFACTION: 95% — Of hip patients and 93% of knee patients were satisfied or very satisfied with their procedure.
Pain Steadily Decreases After Surgery
Average daily pain reported by Dr. Sloan’s hip and knee replacement patients, from 30 days before surgery to 90 days after, on a scale from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst pain).
Line chart callouts: 5.3 average before surgery; 1.3 at 90 days. X-axis: 30 days before / Surgery / 30 days / 60 days / 12 weeks (“Days from surgery”). Y-axis: Average pain (0 to 10).
- KNEE REPLACEMENT: 5.3 → 1.7 — Average pain before surgery and at 12 weeks, across 724 knee replacement patients.
- HIP REPLACEMENT: 5.7 → 1.3 — Average pain before surgery and at 12 weeks, across 559 hip replacement patients.
Charts provided by Force Therapeutics
Function Before Surgery and at One Year
Average scores on a 0 to 100 scale, where a higher score means better function. Dr. Sloan’s patients are compared with the average across all hospitals and practices using the Force Therapeutics platform.
| Measure | Dr. Sloan’s patients | Force Therapeutics network average |
|---|---|---|
| Hip · Before Surgery | 55.3 | 51.4 |
| Hip · One Year | 87.9 | 86.3 |
| Knee · Before Surgery | 55.0 | 50.6 |
| Knee · One Year | 80.2 | 75.8 |
Charts provided by Force Therapeutics
Explore Results by Procedure
Hip Replacement Outcomes — Hip function (HOOS, JR.) from before surgery through three years, pain relief at 12 weeks and patient satisfaction. VIEW HIP RESULTS ›
Knee Replacement Outcomes — Knee function (KOOS, JR.) from before surgery through three years, pain relief at 12 weeks and patient satisfaction. VIEW KNEE RESULTS ›
How These Results Are Measured
Before surgery and at set points during recovery, patients complete short surveys through the Force Therapeutics app. HOOS, JR. (hip) and KOOS, JR. (knee) are validated measures of joint function also used by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to assess joint replacement outcomes.
Your Participation Matters
94% of Dr. Sloan’s enrolled patients complete their survey before surgery, and 80% complete it at one year. Each response helps Dr. Sloan track your progress and continue improving care for future patients.
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Scores are averages across Dr. Sloan’s patients who completed each survey (all time) and are reported through the Force Therapeutics platform as of October 14, 2026. Outcomes data and charts provided by Force Therapeutics. Pain and satisfaction results reflect patients who had surgery in the last three years; the pain chart combines hip and knee replacement patients. Network averages include all organizations using Force Therapeutics. Individual results vary, and past outcomes do not guarantee future results.