SynthesisJournal of orthopaedic surgery and research2024
Efficacy and safety of continuous passive motion and physical therapy in recovery from knee arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Comparative efficacy of early exercise interventions for recovery outcomes after total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Pooled it
- Recent Advancements in Gel-Based Flexible Electronic Sensors.Gels (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
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- Continuous Passive Motion in the Rehabilitation of a Comminuted Patellar Fracture Following Delayed Physiotherapy Initiation: A Case Report.Clinical case reports · 2026Article
- Effectiveness of home based continuous passive motion compared with conventional physical therapy after arthroscopic release of degenerative elbow stiffness.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Patient performance assessment methods for upper extremity rehabilitation in assist-as-needed therapy strategies: a comprehensive review.Medical & biological engineering & computing · 2025Review
- Usability Evaluation of an Electrically Powered Orthopedic Exerciser: Focus Group Interview and Satisfaction Survey Study.JMIR human factors · 2025Article
- Evaluation of internal fixation stability of distal humerus C-type fractures based on musculoskeletal dynamics: finite element analysis under dynamic loading.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundContinuous passive motion (CPM) is commonly used as a postoperative rehabilitation treatment, along with physical therapy, for postoperative knee rehabilitation. However, the comparison between the two in terms of efficacy in postoperative knee replacement recovery is unclear. PURPOSE: To compare efficacy and safety of combined CPM versus physical therapy alone in postoperative rehabilitation after knee arthroplasty.
methodsPubMed, Embase, and Web of Science databases were used to retrieve and access clinical studies on the efficacy of CPM compared with physical therapy. Review Manager software was used for study publication bias assessment and data analysis based on inclusion criteria.
resultsA total of 6 articles covering 557 patients were included in the study. In terms of range of motion (ROM), passive knee flexion was similar between CPM and physical therapy (PT) (WMD, - 0.17; 95% CI, - 0.98-0.64; p = 0.68). At long-term follow-up, passive knee extension was similar between CPM and physical therapy (PT) (WMD, - 0.28; 95% CI, - 1.47 to - 0.92; I
conclusionCompared to PT, combined with CPM failed to significantly improve ROM of the knees and patient's satisfaction. In addition, CPM treatment significantly increased the cost of hospitalization.
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