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Machine, CPM
Machine, CPM: A machine used to help rehabilitate a limb (an arm or leg).
The continuous passive motion (CPM) machine is attached to, for example, a knee that has had surgery. The CPM machine then constantly moves the knee through a range of motion for a period of time while the patient relaxes.
Last updated on 05/21/2008
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