Emerging Technologies in Hand Orthopedic Surgery: Current Trends and Future Directions

Overview

Journal Galen Med J

Specialty General Medicine

Date 2024 Sep 3

PMID 39224550

Authors

Ahmad Dashtbozorg

Elaheh Heidarian

Malihe Sagheb Ray Shirazi

Zahra Movahednia

Maryam Jafari

Ramila Abedi Azar

Affiliations

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Abstract

Emerging technologies are changing hand surgery by improving surgical precision, minimizing tissue disruption, and expediting patient recovery. These advancements have the potential to revolutionize surgical procedures, patient outcomes, and rehabilitation processes. However, there are still challenges that need to be addressed before these technologies can be widely adopted. These challenges include the learning curve for surgeons, high costs, and ethical considerations. Future research should focus on addressing the limitations of these technologies, exploring their long-term effects, and evaluating their cost-effectiveness. To successfully implement them, a collaborative approach involving clinicians, researchers, engineers, and policymakers is necessary. This review provides an overview of current and future trends in emerging technologies for hand orthopedic surgery.

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