Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS): causes and risk factors

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS): causes and risk factors. Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Flexor tenosynovitis. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Local causes

  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Flexor tenosynovitis
  • Trauma
  • Cysts
  • Lipomas
  • Distal radial fractures 

Systemic causes

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Individual risk factors

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Occupational risk factors

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Indicators of underlying systemic cause risk factors

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References

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  4. Amato AA, Russell JA. Neuromuscular Disorders. McGraw Hill New York 2008 p403.
  5. Padua L, Cuccagna C, Giovannini Set al. Carpal tunnel syndrome: updated evidence and new questions. Lancet Neurol 2022; 22:255-267.
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