Robot-assisted arm training for treating adult patients with distal radius fracture: a proof-of-concept pilot study.

Journal: European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine
PMID: 32096616

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Fracture of the distal radius is a common wrist injury. As to its management after orthopedic (conservative or surgical) treatment, there is weak evidence for conventional rehabilitation interventions. Despite the increasing interest for robot-assisted arm therapy as to neurological disabilities and its growing diffusion in rehabilitation facilities, no previous study investigated the feasibility of robotic training on arm orthopedic impairment.

Authors

  • Alessandro Picelli
    Neuromotor and Cognitive Rehabilitation Research Center, Department of Neurological and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
  • Daniele Munari
    Unit of Neurorehabilitation, Department of Neurosciences, University Hospital of Verona, Verona, Italy.
  • Angela Modenese
    Neuromotor and Cognitive Rehabilitation Research Center, Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
  • Mirko Filippetti
    Neuromotor and Cognitive Rehabilitation Research Center, Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
  • Gabriele Saggioro
    Unit of Neurorehabilitation, Department of Neurosciences, University Hospital of Verona, Verona, Italy.
  • Marialuisa Gandolfi
  • Massimo Corain
    Unit of Hand Surgery, Department of Surgery and Odontology, University Hospital of Verona, Verona, Italy.
  • Nicola Smania
    Neuromotor and Cognitive Rehabilitation Research Center, Department of Neurological and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.

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