Finger and Wrist Pain in Children Using Game Consoles and Laptops Younger Children and Longer Time Are Associated with Increased Pain.

Game consoles, handheld units, and laptops are commonly used by children. Students at schools in St. Louis, Missouri, were asked to complete questionnaires asking about type, duration, and pain levels in their wrists and fingers related to the devices they used. Roughly, 75% of students were found to be using one of the devices. Younger age, female gender, and longer playing duration were associated with increase wrist and finger pain. Use of gaming and laptops, especially in younger children and with longer duration of use, is associated with increased pain in fingers and wrists.