A patient described how using a continuous passive motion (CPM) device after hand surgery greatly reduced his pain and allowed for a speedy recovery compared to conventional therapy. Studies show that CPM devices provide benefits like faster healing, less pain, shorter hospital stays, and improved mobility outcomes across different joint surgeries and injuries. QAL Medical is now the global source for OrthoAgility CPM devices and services, carrying on the original work of Dr. Robert Salter in developing this technology.

1. A patient’s point of view …“The little finger of my right hand had been frozen
immovable at right angles to my palm for 8 years. Following surgery, I began using the WaveFlex CPM
continuously during the day which greatly reduced post surgical pain and most days the need for pain
killers altogether. My occupational therapist was amazed by the speed and extent of my recovery after
just two weeks and I have no doubt I owe my speedy recovery in large part to the WaveFlex CPM.”
Joe Vella 2008
A true original: OrthoAgility® CPM devicesCPM devices
are available for a wide variety of joint rehabilitation, primarily synovial joints (hip, knee, ankle, shoulder,
elbow, and wrist), following surgery or trauma (including fracture, infection, etc.). It began with the first
ever CPM device in 1978, and continues today with the OrthoAgility® line of CPM devices for hand, wrist,
forearm, elbow, shoulder, jaw, great toe, ankle and knee joints—the latest generation of products based
on the original, global-first work of Dr. Robert Salter.
Benefits of Continuous Passive Motion Across the board,
studies show that the use of CPM devices (like those in the OrthoAgility® line) during the first phase
of post-operative rehabilitation provides a variety of benefits: faster healing, less pain, shorter hospital
stays, reduced therapy costs and better end mobility results. Here are a few clinical study snapshots that
illustrate the many benefits of CPM use:
After Postoperative Rehabilitation of Difficult Pediatric Knee
and Elbow Problems: CPM was used to aid postoperative rehab
in 7 difficult pediatric knee and elbow problems. 4 patients had joint
erosion secondary to hemophilic arthropathy and 3 patients had joint
irregularities associated with long-standing limitation of joint movement.
Hemophilia patients did not require postoperative manipulation, had
decreased hospitalization time and gained a greater ROM.
Greene, W.B. - The Use of Continuous Passive Slow Motion in the Postoperative
Rehabilitation of Difficult Pediatric Knee and Elbow Problems; J Ped Orthop.Vol 3, No. 4.
419-423. 1983.
After Internal Fixation of Distal Humerus Fractures: Two patients
with severe intra-articular fractures of the distal humerus were treated
with internal fixation and CPM. CPM aided in achieving 0°-135 of elbow
flexion in one patient and 30°-110° in the other. Both patients had full
pronation and supination and pain free elbows.
Soffer, S.R., Yahiro, M.A. - CPM After Internal Fixation of Distal Humerous Fractures;
Orthopaedic Review.Vol. 19, No. 1, Jan. 1990.
After Surgically Reconstructed Shoulder: The CPM group with
rotator cuff repair, anterior acromioplasty or coracoacromial ligament
excision with bursectomy achieved the ROM goal in 5.7 days vs. 12
days with the non-CPM group. The CPM group that had total shoulder
replacement achieved the ROM goal in 8.9 days vs. 15.2 days with the
non-CPM group.
Craig, E.V. - Continuous Passive Motion in the Rehabilitation of the Surgically Reconstructed
Shoulder: A Preliminary Report; Univ. of Minnesota Hospital.
After Total Knee Arthroplasty: For the average patient undergoing
total knee arthroplasty, CPM is more effective in improving ROM,
decreasing swelling and reducing the need for manipulation than is
conventional therapy and lowers cost. CPM resulted in a net savings of
$6,764 over conventional rehab in achieving these results.
McInnes, J. et al. - A Controlled Evaluation of Continuous Passive Motion in Patients
Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty; JAMA.Vol. 268, No. 11.:1423-1428.
After Internal Fixation of Ankle Fractures: Two groups studied. CPM
group took an average of 19 weeks to return to work vs. 29 weeks for
non-CPM.
Davies, S. - Effects of Continuous Passive Movement and Plaster of Paris After Internal
Fixation of Ankle Fractures; Physiother.Vol. 77, No. 8. Aug. 1991.
QAL Medical, LLC is now the global source for
authentic OrthoAgility® brand Continuous Passive
Motion (CPM) equipment, parts, and refurbishment
services.
QAL Medical, LLC is a wholly-owned division of
Quality Assembly & Logistics, LLC. With over
25 years of experience, QAL provides ongoing
services to some of the world’s largest multinational
companies.
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complex electro-mechanical assembly & supply
chain management to Medical, Avionics, Fire
Suppression and Industrial OEM’s as well as project
management, prototyping.
Quality Assembly & Logistics, LLC also repairs and
refurbishes portable X-ray equipment, MRI patient
tables and other healthcare equipment. QAL holds
ISO 13485, 9001, ETL, CE, CSA, ITAR and UL
panel certifications.
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A True Original
Faster healing. Better end mobility results. It began with the first ever CPM device in
1978, and continues today with the OrthoAgility® line of CPM devices for hand, wrist,
forearm, elbow, shoulder, jaw, great toe, ankle and knee joints—the latest generation of
products based on the original, global-first work of Dr. Robert Salter.
Innovation in Motion
Dr. Salter’s legacy of originality continues in our labs
where we explore fresh ideas about integrating design
and technology into CPM devices that are user-friendly
for medical professionals, and provide the best option of
both upper and lower body therapy for patients.
Global Certification
Made for Patients… EveryOrthoAgility® CPMdeviceismadetooffersuperior
patient therapy; but they are also designed with unique features that make it easier, faster and
less stressful for hospital staff to use them.
...Designed for You Programming, applying devices to patients, lifting and
transporting – we simplify those areas of CPM therapy that make your job more work than it has
to be. Making it easier to do your job, while providing the best in CPM therapy for your patients.
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