Smartphones have an adverse effect on fingers of children and based on the doctor's research overuse of smartphone can lead to osteoarthritis.
^Measures to be taken to prevent Thumb while using Smartphone Setting Limits on the Usage of the Phone. Practicing Finger Exercises Daily. Using Good Posture in each Activity. Avoid placing Wrist in a bent position for longer time. Making kids use their forefinger for typing instead of thumb. Using voice control to dictate command or messages