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If i suffer from finger pain due to osteoarthritis would using a video game controller make my condition worse ?

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Yes: When use your finger more, you apply more with more movement that lead to the arthritis increased.

Answered 2/17/2013

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Dr. M Felix Freshwater answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

It could: Osteoarthritis is like losing tread on a tire. If you drive, then its bad for the tire. You need to figure out which joint it is and how much pressure you place on that joint when playing.

Dr Chuu and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/24/2017

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