USA — With social media is taking over people's' lives, here's another thing to worry about — selfie-induced wrist injuries, also known as a "selfie wrist."<br /><br />The news comes after reality show star Kim Kardashian West was ordered to stop taking selfies by her doctor.<br /><br />According to a study in the Irish Medical Journal, a selfie wrist often occurs when the distal radius is accidently fractured.<br /><br />The researchers found that people often compromise their sense of space when their trying to take the perfect selfie, leading people to concentrate on their smartphones rather than their surroundings.<br /><br />In more extreme cases, the injury could lead to trauma and or hospitalization.<br /><br />In the study, the researchers noted the importance of educating society of the risks associated with taking selfies in order to reduce selfie-related injuries.
