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What is the primary purpose for using a CPM machine for the client with a total knee repair?



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Christian Jackson

Christian Jackson

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Christian Jackson, Content Developer, Austin

Answered Feb 11, 2019

In the medical industry, the CPM machine refers to the continuous passive motion machine. The reason for it is to rehabilitate the knee or other limb like the arm back to the way it was. If someone has had knee or shoulder replacement, this machine may be attached to their limb to start moving it in the right direction so that they feel better.

The goal for the patient is ultimately to be able to make their knee or shoulder function appropriately in all situations without or limited pain. When something is flexion, then that item is bending or being bent. The primary purpose for using the continuous passive motion machine for the client with a total knee repair is to promote the flexion of the artificial joint.

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John Smith

John Smith

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Answered Apr 27, 2017

Promote flexion of the artificial joint

The primary purpose for the continuous passive-motion machine is to promote flexion of the artificial joint. The device should be placed at the foot of the clients bed. Other answer choices do not describe the purpose of the CPM machine; therefore, they are incorrect.
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