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After knee replacement surgery, what is used to exercise the extremity and the joint?

A. Trapeze bar
B. External fixator
C. Clinitron-Elexis air-fluidized therapy unit
D. Continuous passive motion (CPM) machine



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Final answer:

A Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) machine is used to exercise the extremity and the joint after knee replacement surgery.


Explanation:

After knee replacement surgery, the extremity and the joint are exercised using a Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) machine. This device helps in gentle flexion and extension of the knee joint to prevent stiffness, reduce swelling, and promote healing.


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