“Can iPads cause carpal tunnel syndrome?”
I just bought an iPad, but now I'm worried about carpal tunnel. I try to prop it up against books or something similar, but I'm not sure if this is enough support for my wrists. Is it possible for tablets like the iPad to cause carpal tunnel syndrome?
5 Answers
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It sounds like you should be evaluated by a Board-Certified Fellowship-Trained Hand surgeon.
I'd be happy to see you.
please call 413-582-2600 to make an appointment.
Usually iPads do not cause carpal tunnel syndrome. Putting your wrists in a bent position for a prolonged period of time can cause some of the symptoms of carpal tunnel to arise. Often times people will do this in their sleep and wake up due to these symptoms.
The majority of literature at this point would suggest that iPads do not cause carpal tunnel syndrome. I typically do not worry about it when using personal devices.
An iPad itself cannot cause CTS, but poor positioning of the hand while using an iPad or another device can add to carpal tunnel symptoms. Make sure you avoid extremes of wrist flexion and extension for prolonged periods of time and if you sense tingling in your fingers, take a short break.
The answer is no, an iPad should not result in carpal tunnel syndrome. However, if you do have underlying carpal tunnel syndrome, the excessive keyboarding or use of an iPad may exacerbate your symptoms, particularly if you keyboard with your wrists in a flexed position.
