Carpal tunnel syndrome causes

Overview

Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common entrapment neuropathy, affecting 2-10% of adults in the general population. The underlying cause of CTS is not well known yet but trauma, repetitive maneuvers, certain diseases, and even pregnancy are known to be causes in this regard. In most cases the CTS is found idiopathic. Meanwhile .

Causes

Etiologies of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Repetitive maneuvers

Obesity

Pregnancy

Arthritis

Hypothyroidism

Diabetes mellitus

Trauma

Mass lesions

Amyloidosis

Sarcoidosis

Multiple myeloma

Leukemia