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Upper Extremity and Musculoskeletal Injuries Related to Videogame and Augmented Reality Game Usage: A Narrative
Christopher M Belyea1,2, Gregory Rummel3,4, Nathan Lanham5
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Womack Army Medical Center, 2817 Rock Merritt Avenue, Fort Liberty, NC, 28310, USA. Christopher.m.belyea.mil@health.mil.
The rise of interactive video games and augmented reality has led to new types of gaming injuries, shifting from sedentary to active play. Awareness and preventative measures are crucial for healthy gaming habits and ergonomic safety.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Digital Health
- Orthopedics
Background:
- The evolution of video games from sedentary to interactive platforms (e.g., Wii, Pokémon Go) has altered gaming's physical demands.
- Increased engagement with mobile and augmented reality gaming introduces new injury risks.
- Sedentary gaming postures can lead to long-term musculoskeletal issues and health concerns.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the spectrum of injuries associated with video games and augmented reality.
- To describe diagnostic nuances for gaming-related injuries.
- To highlight the growing need for awareness and preventative strategies in esports.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of current research on gaming-related injuries.
- Analysis of injury types associated with both sedentary and interactive gaming.
- Examination of diagnostic challenges in esports medicine.
Main Results:
- Interactive gaming has expanded the range of injuries, including both low-energy and high-energy trauma due to increased mobility and potential distraction.
- Prolonged static postures in traditional gaming contribute to cumulative effects and future health implications.
- A growing body of literature addresses specific injury patterns and the necessity for increased clinical and public awareness.
Conclusions:
- The shift towards interactive gaming necessitates a reevaluation of injury prevention strategies.
- Promoting healthy gaming habits and ergonomic awareness is essential to mitigate risks.
- Further research is needed to fully understand and address the long-term health impacts of modern gaming.
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