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Continuous passive motion therapy for early functional improvements

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November 2024

Continuous passive motion therapy for early functional improvements

Vol: 306| Issue: 11| Number:82| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1

Early functional improvements using continuous passive motion therapy after angular-stable plate osteosynthesis of proximal humerus fractures - results of a prospective, randomized trial.

J Orthop Surg Res. 2024 01-May;():. 10.1186/s13018-024-04804-x

Contributing Authors:
E Tille F Lorenz F Beyer A Schlüler A Biewener J Nowotny

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Ninety-one patients with proximal humerus fractures were randomized to receive continuous passive motion therapy (n=46) or standard rehabilitation (n=45). The primary outcome of interest was the range of motion (ROM), specifically forward flexion and abduction. Secondary outcomes included patient-reported outcomes such as the Constant Score, QuickDASH, Subjective Shoulder Value (SSV), and pain vis...

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