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Robotics in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- 1st Edition - September 27, 2023
- Author: Douglas P. Murphy
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 7 8 6 5 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 7 9 2 6 - 2
Robotics and VR systems are uniquely suited to provide functional assistance with mobility and activities of daily living, especially for patients with motor and sensory disorders… Read more
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Request a sales quoteRobotics and VR systems are uniquely suited to provide functional assistance with mobility and activities of daily living, especially for patients with motor and sensory disorders of the central nervous system, stroke, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, and cerebral palsy. Compiling both current knowledge and key challenges of robotic rehabilitation in one convenient text, Robotics in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is a comprehensive, easy-to-follow resource on robotic and VR systems in all areas of medical rehabilitation.
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- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Any screen, Any time, Anywhere
- Copyright
- Dedication
- List of Contributors
- Foreword
- Preface
- Acknowledgment
- 1. Introduction—The Growing Role of Robotics in Health Care
- Abstract
- How Robotics will Affect the Practice of Medicine for Practitioners
- How Robotics will Affect the Experience of Health Care for Patients
- The Growing Industry of Robotics—Taking a Look at Some of the Major Companies
- Robots in Acute Medicine
- References
- 2. How Robotics Will Affect the Practice of Medicine for Practitioners
- Abstract
- “Keeping It Safe”
- “Keeping It Effortless”
- “Keeping It Clean”
- “Keeping It Friendly”
- References
- 3. How Robotics Will Affect the Experience of Health Care for Patients
- Abstract
- References
- 4. Robot and Artificial Intelligence Companies Around the Globe
- Abstract
- United States
- Canada
- Europe
- Austria
- France
- Germany
- Netherlands
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Russia
- India
- China
- Japan
- Latin America
- Africa
- Australia and New Zealand
- References
- 5. Medical Robotics in Acute Care Medicine (Urgent Care, Pain Management, and Robot-Assisted Surgery)
- Abstract
- Adult Population Acute Care Medicine Robotic Pain Management Health Care
- Pediatric Population Acute Medicine Robotic Pain Management Health Care
- Surgical Robotics
- Artificial Intelligence in Pain Management
- Conclusion (Future of Robotics in Acute Medicine)
- References
- 6. Robotics in Rehabilitation Medicine: Prosthetics, Exoskeletons, All Else in Rehabilitation Medicine
- Abstract
- Basic Concepts in Robotic Design for Rehabilitation
- Upper-Extremity Robotic Therapy
- Lower-Extremity Robotic Therapy
- Virtual Reality in Rehabilitation
- Social and Emotional Therapy Robots
- Assistive Robots
- Other Topics
- Conclusion
- Prosthetics: The Merging of Humans With Robotics
- References
- 7. Neuroprosthesis Applications of Robotic Exoskeletons
- Abstract
- Definition of Lower Limb Robotic Exoskeleton
- Major Indications and Accomplishments of Robotic Exoskeletons
- Exoskeleton as a Platform for Neuromodulation Techniques to Enhance Neuroplasticity
- References
- 8. Robots on the Battlefield and for Space Travel
- Abstract
- Battlefield Extraction–Assist Robot
- Emergency Integrated Lifesaving Lanyard
- Demining Robots
- Bell APT 70
- Trauma Pod
- Raven
- Efforts Outside the United States for Battlefield Robotics
- Robots and Artificial Intelligence in Space Programs
- References
- 9. The Economics of the Robotic Industry
- Abstract
- Scope of the Health-Care Robotics Market Report
- Robots in Rehabilitation
- Government Funding Sources
- Future
- Concluding Thoughts
- References
- 10. Brain-Controlled Assistive Robotics and Prosthetics
- Abstract
- Brain-Computer/Brain-Machine Interfaces
- Applications to Assistive Robotics and Prosthetics
- Artificial Intelligence and Shared Control
- Current Challenges and Future Prospects
- References
- 11. Artificial Intelligence in Radiology
- Abstract
- Background
- Technical Knowledge
- Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Radiology
- Pathology Detection
- Meniscal or Ligamentous Tear Detection
- Segmentation
- Classification
- Noninterpretive
- Improving Image Quality and Faster Image Acquisitions
- Technologist Workflow Improvements
- Image Quality Analytics
- Interventional Radiology
- Teaching and Education
- Conversational Applications
- Virtual Multidisciplinary Conferences
- Future Role of Artificial Intelligence and Radiology
- Possible Issues of Artificial Intelligence
- Acknowledgment
- References
- 12. The Future of Robots in Medicine
- Abstract
- References
- Index
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- No. of pages: 420
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: September 27, 2023
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323878654
- eBook ISBN: 9780323879262
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Douglas P. Murphy
Dr. Douglas Murphy is a highly respected Medical Director of the Regional Amputation Center Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond VA. Co-editor of our key text on ‘Atlas of Orthoses and Assistive Devices’, Dr Murphy is an expert in the field of robotic rehabilitation. His research interests include Brain Computer Interface and Prosthetics, Amputee Gait Deviations, Telemedicine, Prosthetics, and EMG.
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RAC Medical Director, Central Virginia Veterans Health Center, Richmond, VirginiaRead Robotics in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation on ScienceDirect