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Heel vibration and rest with CPM may reduce risk of flexion contracture following TKA
April 2015
Heel vibration and rest with CPM may reduce risk of flexion contracture following TKA
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Application of a vibrating device for the prevention of flexion contracture after total knee arthroplasty
Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 2015 Jan;25(1):167-72.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
144 patients scheduled for total knee arthroplasty were randomized to receive continuous passive motion therapy either with or without a novel heel vibration and rest treatment device. This was done to determine whether heel vibration and rest devices help reduce the incidence of flexion contracture in the short-term following total knee arthroplasty. Lateral X-rays, along with computer-based meth...
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