Einsatz von „continuous passive motion“ in der stationären Anschlussheilbehandlung von Schulterendoprothesen – eine retrospektive Untersuchung

The results of this study imply potential for benefits from the use of CPM devices after shoulder replacement surgery as part of rehabilitation. Due to the study design without any control group, a clear distinction between the rehabilitation without intervention, the effect of a multimodal therapy, and the specific effect of CPM therapy is not possible. Furthermore, it is not possible to determine what effect is attributable to CPM therapy and what potential advantages may exist, compared to manual mobilization or purely functional exercises. These questions, as well as aspects of cost-effectiveness, should be investigated in further studies.