Background:

De Quervain's tenosynovitis is a highly frequent condition that affects people of all ages. It is an inflammation of the tendons that run along the thumb side of the wrist and attach to the base of the thumb. Overusing electrical devices including phones, computers, laptops, and tablets can increase the risk of contracting this illness.

Objective of study:

Objective of the study was to find out the prevalence of De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis among young adult e-gamers.

Material and Method:

This cross-sectional survey used a non-probability convenient sampling technique and was completed in six months. Data on 730 young adults (18 to 25 years old) was gathered through a self-made questionnaire and Finklestein test, from various play stations and institutions, including Riphah International University in Lahore. Visual analog scale was used to quantify pain severity. SPSS 21 was used for data analysis.

Results:                               

Out of 730 participants, 471 (64.5%) had a positive Finklestein test result, while 259 (35.5%) did not. The majority of individuals on the visual analogue scale reported moderate levels of pain. According to additional findings, participants with the right-hand dominancy had 419 (64.66%) positive results and 229 (35.33%) negative results on the Finklestein test, whereas people with the left hand dominancy had 52 (63.41%) positive results and 30 (36.58%) negative results.

Conclusion:

This cross-sectional study concluded that young adult E-gamers had a significant prevalence of De Quervain's tenosynovitis.

Keywords:

De Quervain Tenosynovitis, E-gamers, Finkelstein’s test, Musculoskeletal, Visual Analog Scale