The podiatric application of continuous passive motion. A preliminary report.
The application of continuous passive motion to joints immediately after podiatric surgery stimulates the regeneration of articular tissue, eliminates adhesions, prevents joint stiffness, reduces pain, and is well tolerated by patients. The author reviews the development of continuous passive motion in animal and clinical studies and how it may be used after podiatric surgery.
Kaczander
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Botsford General Hospital, Farmington Hills, MI 48076.
D000818:Animals; D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D000075202:Contraindications; D005260:Female; D005528:Foot / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D015915:Motion Therapy, Continuous Passive; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods*