title: Treatment of articular fractures with continuous passive motion.
abstract: This article presents a review of the basic science and current research on the use of continuous passive motion therapy after surgery for an intra-articular fracture. This information is useful for surgeons in the postoperative management of intra-articular fractures in determining the best course of treatment to reduce complications and facilitate quicker recovery.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Temple University Hospital, 3401 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA.
authors.forename: Laura Lynn
authors.initials: LL
authors.lastname: Onderko
authors.forename: Saqib
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Rehman
mesh_terms: D001182:Arthroscopy; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization; D057072:Intra-Articular Fractures / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D007902:Length of Stay; D015915:Motion Therapy, Continuous Passive; D009999:Ossification, Heterotopic; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000628:therapy; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000628:therapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000502:physiology
keywords: Articular fractures; Continuous passive motion therapy; Range of motion; Tibial plateau fractures