The exoskeleton of the hand in modern habilitation and rehabilitation (analytical review)

Vorobyov A.A.; Glukhova M.V.; Bezborodov S.A.; Ketov D.Yu.; Avdeyuk D.N.

doi:https://doi.org/10.17116/operhirurg2025903153

BACKGROUND

In recent years, the use of exoskeletons in medicine has attracted considerable attention, especially in the field of habilitation and rehabilitation of motor functions of the upper extremities.

OBJECTIVE

The aim is to determine the possibilities of using a passive hand exoskeleton in the habilitation and rehabilitation of patients with motor disorders of the upper extremities according to modern literature.

MATERIAL AND METHODS

A systematic analysis of scientific publications published in the period from 2010 to 2024 concerning the use of passive arm exoskeletons in the rehabilitation and habilitation of patients with motor disorders of the upper extremities was carried out. The search was conducted through the following databases: PubMed, IEEE Xplore, Scopus and eLibrary, 293 articles were selected, 51 of them were included in this review.

RESULTS

The principles and features of the operation of passive exoskeletons of the hand are considered; the main design elements of the exoskeleton of the hand. Several focus groups of patients have been identified. Contraindications for the use of passive exoskeletons of the hand have been identified. Information is provided on the improvement of motor functions with passive exoskeletons for hands. A number of significant limitations and problems preventing the use of passive exoskeletons for patient rehabilitation are outlined.

CONCLUSION

Based on the analysis of the literature and the available experience in the development and implementation of upper limb exoskeletons, a passive hand exoskeleton must meet certain requirements.

Keywords:

review

hand exoskeleton

habilitation

rehabilitation

Authors:

Vorobyov A.A.

Volgograd State Medical University;
Federal Center for Supporting the Development and Production of Exoprostheses of Volgograd State Medical University

ORCID: 0000-0001-8378-0505

Glukhova M.V.

Volgograd State Medical University

ORCID: 0009-0005-1555-7789

Bezborodov S.A.

Volgograd State Medical University

ORCID: 0000-0002-4469-2745

Ketov D.Yu.

Volgograd State Medical University

ORCID: 0000-0002-7326-2584

Avdeyuk D.N.

Volgograd State Medical University

ORCID: 0009-0002-3087-6065

Received:

05.03.2025

Accepted:

20.05.2025

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