DJO Artromot-K1 Classic, Operating Instructions Manual

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1. How to use the CPM device
1.1 Fields of application
The ARTROMOT®-K1 is a motor-operated
C ontinuous P assive M otion ( 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 is
mainly used to prevent the negative effects
of immobilization, to allow patients 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 physiotherapy unit is indicated in the
treatment of most injuries and diseases
of the knee and hip joints as well as in
postoperative 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,
pseudoarthrosis, and osteotomy
− cruciate ligament replacement or
reconstruction
– endoprosthetic implants
1.4 Contraindications
Do NOT use the ARTROMOT®-K1 on
patients with:
− acute inflammatory processes in the
joints, unless on the order of a physician
− spastic paralysis
− unstable osteosynthesis