Marco Sinisi

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, University College London

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Marco Sinisi is a leading researcher in the intersection of rehabilitation robotics, virtual reality (VR), and neuropathic pain management, with a focus on restoring function and alleviating suffering in upper limb amputees and patients with brachial plexus injuries. His most influential work, "Robotic therapy for phantom limb pain in upper limb amputees" (16 citations), pioneers a novel approach that combines VR with haptic feedback to enhance immersion and the sense of agency, demonstrating significant pain reduction in clinical case studies. Sinisi further advanced the field with "Sensory Feedback in Upper Limb Prostheses" (10 citations), a critical review highlighting the gap between myoelectric control and meaningful sensory feedback—a key barrier to prosthetic embodiment. His recent case study (2022, 5 citations) extends this framework to brachial plexus injury patients, showing that VR-integrated robotic therapy can manage complex pain syndromes and stimulate sensory recovery. Collectively, Sinisi’s work has shaped a new paradigm for non-pharmacological pain intervention, earning recognition for its translational impact and laying the groundwork for more immersive, patient-centered neurorehabilitation technologies.