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(1) Background: The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of virtual-reality-based hand motion training (VRT) in parallel with the Kinesio Taping (KT) technique on upper extremity function in stroke patients and to present a more effecti...

Background/Objectives: Upper extremity deep vein thrombosis (UEDVT) is a harmful complication of elective upper limb surgeries. Different strategies are employed to prevent this condition. The aim of the review is to quantify the effectiveness of var...

Several recent studies have indicated that upper extremity injuries are classified as a top common workplace injury. Therefore, upper extremity rehabilitation has become a leading research area in the last few decades. However, this high number of up...

Compromised physical ability due to musculoskeletal impairment among spinal cord injury (SCI) patients is known to negatively affect their quality of life. It is essential to comprehensively understand the muscle strength of the upper extremity among...

Upper extremity deep vein thrombosis (UEDVT) accounts for 5% of all deep vein thromboses (DVTs). UEDVT may be complicated by post thrombotic syndrome and pulmonary embolism, and early recognition and prompt start of anticoagulant treatment are key. P...

This study aimed to determine whether the treatment effect differs for patients with stroke who perform robot-assisted upper-extremity rehabilitation by themselves compared to those whose rehabilitation is actively assisted by a therapist. Stroke pat...

Background: Concomitant acute ischemic stroke (AIS) caused by large vessel occlusion (LVO), and acute upper extremity arterial occlusion causing upper limb ischemia (ULI) is a rarely observed coincidence. The first-line treatment for AIS is mechanica...

Pediatric compartment syndrome of the upper extremity is a rare but urgent surgical condition requiring timely diagnosis and intervention to prevent permanent damage. This review synthesizes current evidence on epidemiology, clinical presentation, di...

Introduction: Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a hereditary disorder primarily caused by mutations in type I collagen genes, resulting in bone fragility, deformities, and functional limitations. Studies on upper extremity deformities and associated fu...

This study proposes an action identification system for home upper extremity rehabilitation. In the proposed system, we apply an RGB-depth (color-depth) sensor to capture the image sequences of the patient’s upper extremity actions to identify...

Three-dimensional printing for medical applications in surgery of the upper extremity has gained in popularity as reflected by the increasing number of publications. This systematic review aims to provide an overview of the clinical use of 3D printin...

Applications related to virtual reality are a rapidly growing area. Thus, these technologies are also increasingly used in the field of medicine and rehabilitation. The primary objective of this prospective pilot study was to investigate the feasibil...

Upper extremity amputations significantly impact an individual’s physical capabilities, psychosocial well-being, and overall quality of life. The level at which an amputation is performed influences residual limb function, prosthetic compatibil...

Virtual Reality (VR) is expanding worldwide in education, training, gaming, and healthcare to achieve distinct outcomes. This paper aimed to identify to what extent physiotherapy based on mixed VR technology and occupational therapy serves the functi...

Human intention recognition belongs to the algorithm basis for exoskeleton robots to generate synergic movements and provide corresponding assistance. In this article, we acquire and analyze the mechanomyography (MMG) to estimate the current joint to...

(1) Background: Fractures represent a significant part of all pediatric injuries, with distal forearm fracture being the most common fracture type in children. (2) Methods: In this comparative, epidemiological study we collected fracture incidence da...

Background: Upper extremity deep vein thrombosis (UEDVT) is uncommon but not insignificant. The current literature is limited, and the management is largely extrapolated from the treatment of lower extremity DVTs (LEDVT). Methods: A retrospective rev...

Background: Deterioration in upper extremity function has been a common problem among children with cerebral palsy (CP). The present study evaluated the effects of virtual reality (VR)-based rehabilitation combined with conventional occupational ther...

Cerebral palsy (CP) is the leading cause of lifelong physical disability, affecting approximately 17 million individuals worldwide. Upper extremity dysfunction, alongside spasticity and coordination challenges, significantly impacts independence in d...

This study aimed to examine the responsiveness of the Arabic Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand short version (Quick-DASH) in patients with upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders. Participants with upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders...

Background/Objectives: Robot-assisted microsurgery (RAMS) has been introduced into the field of plastic surgery in recent years. It potentially offers enhanced precision and control compared to traditional methods, which is crucial for complex microv...

Background: With the increasing popularity of pickleball (PB) has come an increase in upper extremity (UE) injury. This study examines the relationship between PB-related UE injury and player characteristics, typical weekly playing behavior, grip tig...

Existing thermal comfort field studies are mainly focused on the relationship between the indoor physical environment and the thermal comfort. In numerous chamber experiments, physiological parameters were adopted to assess thermal comfort, but the e...

Trials for therapies after an upper limb amputation (ULA) require a focus on the real-world use of the upper limb prosthesis. In this paper, we extend a novel method for identifying upper extremity functional and nonfunctional use to a new patient po...

Osteoporosis is an underdiagnosed and undertreated public health issue that contributes to a high financial burden on the healthcare system and imposes significant morbidity and mortality on the patient population. Upper extremity orthopedic surgeons...

Objectives: This study aims to determine the presence rate of the palmaris longus (PLM) muscle in Turkish and Georgian individuals and to examine its effect on hand/upper extremity function. Methods: The study, conducted at Artvin Çoruh Univer...

Background/Objectives: In overhead throwing sports such as baseball and softball, upper extremity injuries are prevalent at both collegiate and high school levels. Currently, there is no universal assessment protocol to identify athletes at risk for...

Medical phantoms are commonly used for training and skill demonstration of surgical procedures without exposing a patient to unnecessary risk. The discrimination of these tissues is critical to the ability of young orthopedic surgical trainees to ide...

In neuro-rehabilitation, the assessment of post-stroke patients’ motor function of damaged upper extremities (UEs) is essential. Clinicians need clear and concise assessment instruments to monitor progress recorded in intensive rehabilitation s...

(1) Background: Resection of soft-tissue sarcomas (STS) of the upper extremity can result in substantial functional impairment with limited options for functional reconstruction. Free functional latissimus flaps have been utilized to restore function...

Lymphoscintigraphy evaluates the lymphatic system using radiocolloid compounds like 99mTc-sulfur colloid and 99mTc-nanocolloid, which vary in particle size and distribution timing. A local in-house Dextran kit (15–40 nm) was developed in 2005 a...

Background and Objectives: Stroke is a major cause of death and disability worldwide; therefore, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is being widely studied and clinically applied to improve motor deficits in the affected arm. However, recent stu...

Background/Objectives: Despite the increase in home-based rehabilitation, outcome measures for telerehabilitation are still underdeveloped. The Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) is one of the most widely used tools for evaluating post-stroke motor deficits...

Background: Neurostimulations for the post-stroke recovery of upper extremity function has been explored in previous research, but there remains a controversy about the superiority of different neurostimulations. Methods: Randomized controlled trials...

TheraBracelet is a peripheral vibrotactile stimulation applied to affected upper extremities via a wristwatch-like wearable device during daily activities and therapy to improve upper limb function. The objective of this study was to examine the feas...

The musculoskeletal system plays a crucial role in our daily lives, and the accurate diagnosis of musculoskeletal issues is essential for providing effective healthcare. However, the classification of musculoskeletal system radiographs is a complex t...

Upper extremity hemiplegia is a serious problem affecting the lives of many people post-stroke. Motor recovery requires high repetitions and quality of task-specific practice. Sufficient practice cannot be completed during therapy sessions, requiring...

Background and Objectives: Although virtual reality (VR) has been shown to be effective in rehabilitation through motor learning principles, its impact on upper extremity function, particularly in the context of console use, remains unclear. Material...

Clinical studies have demonstrated that robot-involved therapy can effectively improve the rehabilitation training effect of motor ability and daily behavior ability of subjects with an upper limb motor dysfunction. This paper presents an impedance-b...

Upper extremity exoskeleton rehabilitation robots have become a significant piece of rehabilitation equipment, and planning their motion trajectories is essential in patient rehabilitation. In this paper, a multistrategy improved whale optimization a...

The upper extremity behavior in smoothness and efficiency metrics should be different between paraplegic and tetraplegic patients. The aim of this article was to analyze the behavior of these metrics after receiving upper extremity training with the...

Objective: Six months after the onset of stroke, over 60% of patients experience upper limb dysfunction, with spasticity being a major contributor alongside muscle weakness. This study investigated the effect of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimul...

To find out the optimal treatment sessions of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) over the primary motor cortex (M1) for upper extremity dysfunction after stroke during the 6-week treatment and to explore its mechanism using motor-evok...

This paper focuses on the development of a real-time wearable assist system for upper extremity throwing action based on the accelerometers of inertial measurement unit (IMU) sensors. This real-time assist system can be utilized to the learning, rect...

To assess the prevalence of upper extremity work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) among surgical device mechanics compared to a control group, a total of 70 employees were included and assigned to three occupational groups (grinders, packers...

Background/Objectives: Early diagnosis and surgical intervention are critical in upper extremity (UE) compartment syndrome to prevent irreversible muscle necrosis or amputation. Despite its prevalence, there remains limited literature guiding surgica...

Background: Hip fractures in geriatric patients represent a major public health burden, with a clinically important subset presenting with concomitant upper extremity (UE) fractures. The independent impact of these dual injuries on clinical outcomes...

Virtual reality (VR) is an innovative rehabilitation tool increasingly used in stroke rehabilitation. Fully immersive VR is a type of VR that closely simulates real-life scenarios, providing a high level of immersion, and has shown promising results...

A wide range of endpoints and methods of analysis can be observed in occupational health studies in the context of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). Comparison of study results is therefore difficult. We investigated the association bet...

Background: The objective of the present study was to develop a virtual reality protocol based on activities of daily living and conventional rehabilitation, using Leap Motion Controller to improve motor function in upper extremity rehabilitation in...