A Wii virtual activity severe thumb metacarpal injury.

BMJ Case Rep. 2012 Oct 10;2012

Galanopoulos I, Garlapati AK, Ashwood N, Kitsis C.

Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Queen's Hospital, Burton-on-Trent, UK.

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Abstract 
In this paper we present a case of a severe thumb bone injury sustained during simulated sporting activity using a Wii games console. Although several types of injury related to this form of physical activity have been encountered during the last few years with increasing frequency, this particular basal thumb fracture has not been reported in the literature yet. This was a complex Rolando type of fracture similar to those obtained doing the actual activity mimicked by the game. Ensuring a safe environment and adequate preparation before undertaking sport is key to prevent injury and the same principles are needed when undertaking virtual sport.

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Incorporating Gaming Technology into Athletic Injury Rehabilitation

Athletic Training & Sports Health Care March/April 2009 - Volume 1 · Issue 2: 79-84

David A. Middlemas, EdD, ATC; Jeffrey Basilicato, ATC; Michael Prybicien, MA, ATC; Joseph Savoia, MS, ATC; Jenna Biodoglio

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Rehabilitation of athletes presents challenges relating to proprioceptive training, reacquisition of sport-related skills, and maintaining the patient’s interest. Incorporation of video gaming technology into the rehabilitation process has been reported in physical therapy, stroke rehabilitation, geriatric exercise, and physical education. Reported feedback indicates that the technology is well received by patients. The purpose of this article is to present video gaming technology, such as the Nintendo Wii, as an alternative tool for clinicians to use in rehabilitation. We present examples of the use of video game activities from the Wii Sports software package in injury rehabilitation. The sport activities selected require patients to simulate athletic motions and skills while competing in the selected activity. In addition, examples of use of gaming activities with traditional balance and proprioceptive equipment are presented.

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Did too much Wii cause your patient’s injury?

The Journal of Family Practice - July 2011 · Vol. 60, No. 07: 404-409

Dorothy A. Sparks, MD, Lisa M. Coughlin, MD, Daniel M. Chase, MD

Motion-controlled game consoles like Wii may be used to play virtual sports, but the injuries associated with them are real. Here’s what to watch for—and a handy table linking specific games to particular injuries.

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Motion-controlled game consoles like Wii may be used to play virtual sports, but the injuries associated with them are real. Here's what to watch for--and a handy table linking specific games to particular injuries.

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