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Nintendo thumb, also known as gamer's thumb [1] and similar names, is a form of repetitive strain injury (RSI) caused by excessive playing of video games with the traditional Nintendo controller. [2] This injury mainly occurs due to repeated thumb movements while playing video games. [ 3 ]
To perform the test, the examiner grasps and ulnar deviates the hand when the person has their thumb held within their fist. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] If sharp pain occurs along the distal radius (top of the forearm, about an inch below the wrist), de Quervain syndrome is likely.
Finkelstein's test was described by Harry Finkelstein (1865–1939), an American surgeon, in 1930. [5]A similar test was previously described by Eichhoff, in which the thumb is placed in the palm of the hand and held with the fingers, and the hand is then ulnar deviated (see images), causing intense pain over the radial styloid which disappears if the thumb is released.
1 Radial side of the proximal phalanx of the index finger: 2 Radial side of the middle phalanx of the index finger: 3 Tip of the index finger: 4 Tip of the middle finger: 5 Tip of the ring finger: 6 Tip of the little finger: 7 Distal interphalangeal joint crease of the little finger: 8 Proximal interphalangeal joint crease of the little finger: 9
Indiana quarterback Kurtis Rourke is set to miss at least one game after he suffered a thumb injury in the team’s blowout win over Nebraska. The No. 16 Hoosiers beat the Cornhuskers 56-7.
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In 1988, Nintendo acquired the rights from Bandai for the accessory in North America and renamed it the Power Pad, with the remaining Family Fun Fitness mats recalled from stores. [3] Bandai retained the rights to the product outside of North America. [4] The Power Pad sold 500,000 units in North America. [5] European version called Family Fun ...