Wiiitis

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)

• 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

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.

The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you have Wiiitis, please consult your doctor.

• 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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