2004•Zhonghua wuli yixue zazhiRequires access
The effects of continuous passive motion in treatment of knee joint dysfunction
Zhou Xian
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Abstract
Objective To observe the effects of continuous passive motion (CPM) in the treatment of postoperative knee dysfunction of patients with fracture of the lower limb. Methods Thirty six patients with postoperative dysfunction of knee joint caused by fracture were evenly divided into two groups: a therapeutic group and a control group. The therapeutic group was treated with CPM and comprehensive rehabilitation therapy such as exercise therapy, automatic compression system). The control group was treated only with exercise therapy and automatic compression system. Results The ROM of the knee joint and pain were obviously improved in both groups after treatment ( P 0.01), with the therapeutic group significantly better than the control group ( P 0.01). Conclusion CPM and comprehensive rehabilitation treatment are effective for postoperative dysfunction of knee joint caused by fracture of the lower limb.