Effects of interactive robot-enhanced hand rehabilitation in treatment of paediatric hand-burns: A randomized, controlled trial with 3-months follow-up

Abstract Purpose To evaluate the effectiveness of the robotic-assisted exercise with virtual gaming on total active range of motion (ROM) of the digits, hand grip strength (HGS), and hand function in children with hand burns. Methods Thirty-three children with burn caused by thermal injury (flame or scald) with the involvement of the wrist and hand, total body surface area (TBSA) Results In the experimental group, results regarding total active (ROM) of the digits, HGS, and hand function were statistically significant in comparison to the control group either after treatment (P Conclusion The robot-enhanced exercise with virtual gaming can increase total active ROM of the fingers’ digits, improve HGS, and hand function in children with hand burns.