Prevalence of De-Quervains Tenosynovitis in Smart Phone Users in School Going Students Using Finkelstein Test-An Observational Study
Abstract
Aim: The aim is to study the prevalence of De Quervains tenosynovitis in smart phone users among school going students using Finkelstein test.
Background: Excessive use and Smart phone addiction rate among children are constantly increasing day by day, where smart phones become inseparable items from children. Students are using smart phone for Studying, Typing, Playing games and Online lectures, etc. there is excessive overuse of thumb in this activities which can lead to de quervains tenosynovitis.
Methodology: A Observational study was conducted among 171 school going students using smart phone for at least 2hrs a day since 1yr in age group 12-16 years in using Convenient sampling method. Finkelstein test is used to, diagnose de quervains tenosynovitis.
Result: Among 171 students 91(53.22%) students are positive for De quervains tenosynovitis and 80(46.78%) students are negative.
Conclusion: This study concluded that there is high prevalence of de quervains tenosynovitis in smart phone users in school going students.
How to Cite This Article
Janhavi Khillari, Dr. Jaywant Nagulkar, Dr. Pradnya Mahajan (2025). Prevalence of De-Quervains Tenosynovitis in Smart Phone Users in School Going Students Using Finkelstein Test-An Observational Study . International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation (IJMRGE), 6(1), 669-672.