E FFECTS OF S MARTPHONES ON O UR F INGERS , H ANDS AND E LBOWS

Written by Roger Powell, M.D.

In the last 10 years, have you seen a rise injuries from using their smartphones?

SHave you heard of “text claw” or “cell phone elbow”? What are these and what are the actual medical terms for some of the symptoms of cubital tunnel syndrome?

Do you think cell phone usage is to blame for cubital tunnel syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome or any other hand, or elbow?

What are the common complaints?

How is it diagnosed? Answer for cubital tunnel syndrome and carpal tunnel syndrome

What are some of the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome?

How is it treated? Answer for cubital tunnel syndrome and carpal tunnel syndrome.

How is cubital tunnel syndrome

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