The use of robotics and artificial intelligence in upper extremity rehabilitation following traumatic injury: A scoping review.

Journal: Journal of hand therapy : official journal of the American Society of Hand Therapists
Published Date: Jun 16, 2025

Abstract

BACKGROUND: With the recent advances in technology and its increased use in society, healthcare practices work to identify areas where technology can be implemented to enhance patient care. Rehabilitation has begun to incorporate the use of robotics and artificial intelligence to facilitate positive outcomes and assist in achieving patient goals following injury. While traumatic upper extremity injuries can result in increased levels of pain and disability for an individual, it is not clear how robotics and artificial intelligence have been used in hand rehabilitation to address these issues.

Authors

  • Alice Anand Toner
    Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University, London, ON, Canada. Electronic address: 6A4.alicejanand@gmail.com.
  • Lindsay Eberlin
    Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University, London, ON, Canada.
  • Rajan Pichaimuthu
    Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University, London, ON, Canada.
  • Tamara Tompkins
    School of Physical Therapy, Western University, London, ON, Canada.
  • Mike Szekeres
    School of Occupational Therapy, Western University, London, ON, Canada; Lawson Health Research Institute, London, ON, Canada; Hand Therapy Canada, London, ON, Canada.

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