A review of De Quervain's stenosing tenovaginitis in the context of smartphone use

SDJ Morgan, BS Sivakumar, VGG An… - The Journal of Hand …, 2020 - World Scientific
SDJ Morgan, BS Sivakumar, VGG An, J Sevao, DJ Graham
The Journal of Hand Surgery (Asian-Pacific Volume), 2020World Scientific
Background: De Quervain tenosynovitis (DQT) has been associated with repetitive
movements of the radial first dorsal compartment. Since 2007, smartphones have become
ingrained in society. Their functionality is primarily performed by dexterity of the user's thumb
(s). The aim of this study was to review the current literature regarding the correlation
between DQT and smartphone usage as a systematic review has not previously been
presented. Methods: A literature review was conducted electronically using the EMBASE …
Background: De Quervain tenosynovitis (DQT) has been associated with repetitive movements of the radial first dorsal compartment. Since 2007, smartphones have become ingrained in society. Their functionality is primarily performed by dexterity of the user’s thumb(s). The aim of this study was to review the current literature regarding the correlation between DQT and smartphone usage as a systematic review has not previously been presented.
Methods: A literature review was conducted electronically using the EMBASE, PubMed, Cochrane and MEDLINE search libraries during May of 2019. Studies eligible for inclusion were English-language studies assessing the link between mobile phone use and DQT. Included studies were required to report on focused outcomes. Only original data studies were included. Case studies, those with data sets collected prior to 2007, foreign language research were excluded.
Results: A positive Finkelstein’s result within the cohorts was found in a mean of 51.54% of participants. Odds ratios (OR) of 1.5 to 2.3 were found with increasing frequency of text messages and DQT. Females were found to have a higher frequency of text messages daily. Internet browsing and gaming on mobile phones were associated with an OR of 2.21 and 2.61 respectively. DQT associated pain correlated to a mild disruption in daily tasks. On a visual analogue scale, this pain was represented as a 4 out of 10.
Conclusions: In conclusion, there appears to be a linear association between frequency of text messages and incidence of DQT. Additionally, there is an association between DQT pain and a mild disruption to daily activities other than mobile phone use.
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