Mouse help for arthritis in index finger

LavenderLouise
LavenderLouise Member Posts: 3
edited 1. May 2013, 14:35 in Chat to our Helpline Team archive
I need to get a new mouse as clicking with a conventional mouse hurts my right index finger, but all the ergonomic mice I've seen online appear to still use the right finger to operate that button. Could you please advise on any alternatives? I have early OA in the index finger, and am keen to prevent it from getting worse. Thanks

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  • helpline_team
    helpline_team Posts: 3,777
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Louise,

    Thanks for contacting us. There is a great organisation that specialises in assistive technology. You can find out all about them here:

    http://www.abilitynet.org.uk/


    Best wishes
    Paul
  • LavenderLouise
    LavenderLouise Member Posts: 3
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thank you for the responses, I'll check those out in detail
  • Rowantree
    Rowantree Member Posts: 14
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I've got an evoluent mouse. You can pre program the buttons, there are three on the right so you could program the index one as off, then the other two as left and right mouse buttons. It's great for me. Quite big, on its side so great for my wrist arthritis. Cost about £60 but worth it.

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