Prolonged use of electronic games--a word of caution.
Post-traumatic hyperextension deformity of the thumb due to rupture of volar plate is a rare but clinically important phenomenon. These injuries are usually related to ball sports like basketball and handball. However, we describe an unusual association in an elderly patient with chronic use of an electronic game, which merits a high index of suspicion for early diagnosis and treatment to prevent long-term complications.
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Department of Plastic Surgery, University Hospital of North Durham, North Road, Durham City DH1 5TW, UK. animandal@hotmail.com
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D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000209:etiology*; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000209:etiology; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000293:injuries*; D012421:Rupture / Q000209:etiology; D013933:Thumb / Q000293:injuries*; D018910:Video Games / Q000009:adverse effects*