Sechenov University Develops Hand Rehabilitation Orthosis
The project was carried out in partnership with Nikamed.
Researchers at Sechenov University and medical technology company Nikamed have developed Russia's first rehabilitation orthosis for restoring hand function. The university team prepared the technical documentation and rehabilitation program, while its industry partner built the first working prototype.
The device was originally designed to support the recovery of a patient who underwent Russia's first successful transplant of a donor forearm and hand at the N. V. Sklifosovsky Research Institute for Emergency Medicine.
According to the developers, the device has a broad range of potential applications. It can also be used for rehabilitation following injuries and surgical procedures involving tendons, joints, and muscles.
