Arthrogryposis
Conditions
Brief summary
The Investigators are investigating a continuous passive motion device to exercise the knee of young children with arthrogryposis after they have had knee surgery.
Detailed description
The investigators will measure the effect of continuous passive motion (CPM) of the knee joint post-surgery on young children with arthrogryposis. The investigators have developed a motorized brace that will move the joint through a prescribed range of motion and speed while the subject is seated. The objective of this pilot study is to develop the device from subject feedback and determine the right dose and speed of CPM to provide. CPM is routinely used for adults and older children after surgery to maintain range of motion. The machines used are too large for young children therefore the investigators have developed a prototype for small sized kids that will exercise their knee joint post-surgery.
Interventions
DEVICECPM device
CPM brace
Sponsors
Nemours Children's Clinic
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
Pilot study of intervention compared to historic controls
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
3 Years to 7 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Children with arthrogryposis * Children between 3 and 7 years of age * Children who have had recent knee surgery
Exclusion criteria
* Children older than 7 * Children unable to cooperate with protocol steps
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| range of motion | 2 weeks | knee range of motion |
Contacts
CONTACTTariq Rahman
Outcome results
None listed