Optimizing continuous passive motion duration following arthroscopic release of elbow contracture: a retrospective study

Abstract Background The anatomical structure of the elbow joint makes it vulnerable to contractures. While elbow arthroscopy minimizes soft tissue damage and enhances early rehabilitation, the optimal duration for postoperative Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) therapy is unclear. This retrospective s...

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Main Authors: Xunhao Wang, Qianyuan Liu, Jiyang Tan, Jiani Wu, Haoyu Yang, Fei Xiong, Qiuwen Ying, Jingyi Mi
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Published: BMC 2024-11-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-024-08108-3
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author Xunhao Wang
Qianyuan Liu
Jiyang Tan
Jiani Wu
Haoyu Yang
Fei Xiong
Qiuwen Ying
Jingyi Mi
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Qianyuan Liu
Jiyang Tan
Jiani Wu
Haoyu Yang
Fei Xiong
Qiuwen Ying
Jingyi Mi
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description Abstract Background The anatomical structure of the elbow joint makes it vulnerable to contractures. While elbow arthroscopy minimizes soft tissue damage and enhances early rehabilitation, the optimal duration for postoperative Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) therapy is unclear. This retrospective study aims to establish the appropriate duration of CPM following arthroscopic elbow contracture release. Methods We analyzed postoperative outcomes from patients undergoing CPM rehabilitation for 1, 3, or 5 months. Metrics such as ASES, VAS, DASH, MEPS scores, grip strength, and range of motion were assessed before surgery and at 1,3,6 and 12 months post-surgery. Results Patients who received 3 or 5 months of CPM therapy showed statistically significant improvements in elbow flexion-extension, range of motion, and functional scores (ASES, VAS, DASH, MEPS) compared to the 1-month group (p < 0.05). However, no significant differences were observed between the 3- and 5-month groups. Conclusions A 3-month CPM period is effective for patients with higher functional demands, with no additional benefit from extending therapy to 5 months.
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spelling doaj-art-eec1839c3fda497b97e06af4d892f00e2024-12-01T12:05:53ZengBMCBMC Musculoskeletal Disorders1471-24742024-11-0125111010.1186/s12891-024-08108-3Optimizing continuous passive motion duration following arthroscopic release of elbow contracture: a retrospective studyXunhao Wang0Qianyuan Liu1Jiyang Tan2Jiani Wu3Haoyu Yang4Fei Xiong5Qiuwen Ying6Jingyi Mi7Suzhou Medical College of Soochow UniversitySuzhou Medical College of Soochow UniversitySuzhou Medical College of Soochow UniversityPhysical Education and Sports School of Soochow UniversitySuzhou Medical College of Soochow UniversityDepartment of Sports Medicine, Wuxi 9th People’s Hospital Affiliated to Soochow UniversityDepartment of Sports Medicine, Wuxi 9th People’s Hospital Affiliated to Soochow UniversitySuzhou Medical College of Soochow UniversityAbstract Background The anatomical structure of the elbow joint makes it vulnerable to contractures. While elbow arthroscopy minimizes soft tissue damage and enhances early rehabilitation, the optimal duration for postoperative Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) therapy is unclear. This retrospective study aims to establish the appropriate duration of CPM following arthroscopic elbow contracture release. Methods We analyzed postoperative outcomes from patients undergoing CPM rehabilitation for 1, 3, or 5 months. Metrics such as ASES, VAS, DASH, MEPS scores, grip strength, and range of motion were assessed before surgery and at 1,3,6 and 12 months post-surgery. Results Patients who received 3 or 5 months of CPM therapy showed statistically significant improvements in elbow flexion-extension, range of motion, and functional scores (ASES, VAS, DASH, MEPS) compared to the 1-month group (p < 0.05). However, no significant differences were observed between the 3- and 5-month groups. Conclusions A 3-month CPM period is effective for patients with higher functional demands, with no additional benefit from extending therapy to 5 months.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-024-08108-3Contracture releaseElbow Joint RehabilitationRange of Motion EnhancementPostoperative recoveryJoint stiffness
spellingShingle Xunhao Wang
Qianyuan Liu
Jiyang Tan
Jiani Wu
Haoyu Yang
Fei Xiong
Qiuwen Ying
Jingyi Mi
Optimizing continuous passive motion duration following arthroscopic release of elbow contracture: a retrospective study
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Contracture release
Elbow Joint Rehabilitation
Range of Motion Enhancement
Postoperative recovery
Joint stiffness
title Optimizing continuous passive motion duration following arthroscopic release of elbow contracture: a retrospective study
title_full Optimizing continuous passive motion duration following arthroscopic release of elbow contracture: a retrospective study
title_fullStr Optimizing continuous passive motion duration following arthroscopic release of elbow contracture: a retrospective study
title_full_unstemmed Optimizing continuous passive motion duration following arthroscopic release of elbow contracture: a retrospective study
title_short Optimizing continuous passive motion duration following arthroscopic release of elbow contracture: a retrospective study
title_sort optimizing continuous passive motion duration following arthroscopic release of elbow contracture a retrospective study
topic Contracture release
Elbow Joint Rehabilitation
Range of Motion Enhancement
Postoperative recovery
Joint stiffness
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-024-08108-3
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