Abstract
We discussed the cases of TKR in RA in which continuous passive motion (CPM) was applied and compared them with controls in which it wasn't applied. The range of motion in the CPM group was improved earlier than in the control. No increase of postoperative bleeding was noticed in the CPM group. Enough range of motion was obtained by applying CPM for 12 hours a day. Our aim in cases of TKR with RA is to attain the T cane gait, and the rehabilitation term of the CPM group was shorter than that of the control. Improvement of ADL early in the postoperative course in RA patients can be expected using CPM. Its application for cases of TKR in RA is effective.
