Background. In recent years, the use of exoskeletons in medicine has attracted considerable attention, especially in the field of habilitation and rehabilitation of motor functions of the upper extremities. Objective. The aim is to determine the possibilities of using a passive hand exoskeleton in the habilitation and rehabilitation of patients with motor disorders of the upper extremities according to modern literature. Material and methods. A systematic analysis of scientific publications published in the period from 2010 to 2024 concerning the use of passive arm exoskeletons in the rehabilitation and habilitation of patients with motor disorders of the upper extremities was carried out. The search was conducted through the following databases: PubMed, IEEE Xplore, Scopus and eLibrary, 293 articles were selected, 51 of them were included in this review. Results. The principles and features of the operation of passive exoskeletons of the hand are considered; the main design elements of the exoskeleton of the hand. Several focus groups of patients have been identified. Contraindications for the use of passive exoskeletons of the hand have been identified. Information is provided on the improvement of motor functions with passive exoskeletons for hands. A number of significant limitations and problems preventing the use of passive exoskeletons for patient rehabilitation are outlined. Conclusion. Based on the analysis of the literature and the available experience in the development and implementation of upper limb exoskeletons, a passive hand exoskeleton must meet certain requirements.
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