Gamer’s Thumb
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Gamer’s Thumb

The most common and widely known injury video gamers experience is Gamer’s thumb.

Also known as deQuervain’s syndrome or Gamer’s wrist, Gamer’s thumb is a repetitive strain injury that affects the tendons in the thumb, resulting in thumb and wrist pain. The disorder is common in gamers who frequently use controllers, and often in non-gamers who use smart-phones and keyboards.

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