How To Use The Cpm Device; Fields Of Application; Therapy Objectives; Indications - DJO ARTROMOT-K1 classic Mode D'emploi

1. How to use the CPM device

1.1 Fields of application

ARTROMOT®-K1 classic is a motor-op-
erated Continuous Passive Motion (CPM)
device used to mobilize knee and hip joints.
Suitable for use in hospitals, clinics, general
practices and rental services as well as
in the patient's home, it is an important
supplement to medical and therapeutic
treatment.

1.2 Therapy objectives

CPM therapy with the ARTROMOT®-K1
classic is mainly used to prevent the nega-
tive effects of immobilization, to allow pa-
tients to regain painless mobility of joints
at an early stage and to promote healing
and achieve a positive functional result.
Other objectives of therapy include:
− improvement of joint metabolism
− prevention of joint stiffness
− promotion of the regeneration and heal-
ing of cartilage and damaged ligaments
− faster hematoma/fluid resorption
− improved lymph and blood circulation
− thrombosis and embolism prophylaxis

1.3 Indications

The CPM device is indicated in the treat-
ment of most injuries and diseases of the
knee and hip joints as well as in postop-
erative treatment after knee and hip joint
surgery. Examples:
− joint distortion and contusion
− arthrotomy and arthroscopy procedures
in combination with synovectomy,
arthrolysis, or other intra-articular
interventions
− mobilization of joints in anesthetized
patients
− operative treatment of fractures, pseu-
doarthrosis, and osteotomy
− cruciate ligament replacement or
reconstruction
– endoprosthetic implants

1.4 Contraindications

Do NOT use the ARTROMOT®-K1 classic
on patients with:
− acute inflammatory processes in the
joints, unless on the order of a physician
− spastic paralysis
− unstable osteosynthesis
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