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- First reported: June 6, 2007 in The New England Journal of MedicineNew England Journal of Medicine (NEJM): Acute Wiiitis (June 7, 2007)
- Discovered by: Julio Bonis, MD of SpainWebMD:Nintendo Game Sparks Acute Wiitis (June 6, 2007)
- Pain caused by: Overuse and inflammation of the elbow jointWall Street Journal: "A Wii Workout: When Videogames Hurt " (November 25, 2006)
- Most affected joint: lateral epicondyle of elbowMayoClinic.com: Tennis elbow
- Other names: Tennis elbow, lateral epicondylitis
- Game most likely to cause Wiiitis: Wii TennisReuters: "If it's not tennis elbow, it may be Wiiitis" (June 6, 2007)
- Other video game-related conditions: Golf elbow, Gamekeeper's Thumb
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Wiiitis is caused by overuse of the elbow joint when playing simulated sports games on the Wii.Urban Dictionary: Wiiitis Usually the resulting injury and inflammation occurs on the lateral bone of the elbow.Revolution Health: Tennis Elbow
According to The Sun, in Britain an average of ten people a week during December 2008 were hospitalized from injuries associated with the use of Wii.The Sun: Wii puts 10 in hospital a week (December 20, 2008)
Symptoms
- Pain in the elbow joint
- Inflammation at the elbow
- Numbness in the lower arm
- Tingling in the lower arm or elbow
- Decreased mobility of arm
Treatment
The best treatment for Wiiitis is prevention. Doctors recommend taking frequent breaks while playing Wii Tennis and stopping the game if pain is experienced.PR Leap: "How to Protect Your Wii-ness: Video Gamers Feel the Burn..." (December 10, 2007) Wiitis is treated with rest, ice, and anti-inflammatory medications. More severe cases might require steroid injections or surgery.-
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Wiiitis Discussion and Blogs
- Google Blog Search: Wiitis
- Revolution Health: Wii: Rehab Benefits and Injuries..."Wiiitis" (January 15, 2008)
- GameSpot Forums: Tennis Elbow or Wiitis? (June 7, 2007)
- WiiFanboy: The Wii Elbow Returns (June 6, 2007)
- Nintendo Wii Forums: Wiiitis...The Nintendo Disease? (June 6. 2007)
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