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@article{204948,
        author = {Dr. Ravindra Karbhari Aher and Dr. Anushka Popat Chaudhari},
        title = {Little Finger Contour Damage Prevalence among Smartphone Users – Cross Sectional Survey},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {1},
        pages = {4462-4465},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=204948},
        abstract = {Question: what is the prevalence of little finger contour deformity (smartphone pinky finger) among regular smartphone users and what usage factors are associated with its occurrence?
Design: A Descriptive Cross Sectional Survey.
Participants: 574 participants. 
Observation: the prevalence of little finger contour damage among mobile phone users, aiming to identify causative factors, potential preventative measures, and remedies for the observed damage.  
Outcome measures: a semi-structured questionnaire. 
Results: Out of 574 participants, 249 (43.4%) reported little finger contour damage, with 61% being female and 39% male. Age distribution was 25% aged 15-20, 63.5% aged 21-30, 6% aged 31-40, and 3.3% over 40. Mobile phone usage showed 19% used their phones for 2-3 years, 12% for 3-4 years, and 69% for over 4 years. Most (86.5%) used phones weighing 200-250 grams, and 73% had screen time exceeding 5 hours per day. Greater screen time, heavier phone weight, and longer usage duration were significantly associated with little finger contour damage. 
Conclusion: The study highlights a strong connection between prolonged mobile phone use and little finger contour damage, underscoring the need for awareness and intervention strategies to mitigate musculoskeletal risks. Further research is required to explore this issue across diverse demographics and regions.},
        keywords = {Little Finger Counter Damage, Mobile Phone Usage, Musculoskeletal Alterations, Smartphone, Semi-Structured Questionnaire, Cross Sectional Survey.},
        month = {June},
        }