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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

The most important risk factors for developing carpal tunnel syndrome include: Anatomic factors, age, sex, inflammatory conditions, obesity, alterations in the balance of body fluids, other medical conditions

Risk factors

  • Anatomic factors
    • Wrist fracture
    • Wrist dislocation
    • Wrthritis
    • People with smaller carpal tunnels may be more likely to have carpal tunnel syndrome.
  • Age
  • Sex 
    • Women, especially those taking birth control pills, going through menopause, or taking estrogen, have the highest risk of developing CTS
  • Nerve-damaging conditions
    • Chronic illnesses such as diabetes
  • Inflammatory conditions
    • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Obesity
  • Alterations in the balance of body fluids
    • Pregnancy
    • Menopause
  • Other medical conditions
    • Kidney failure
    • lupus
    • Hypothyroidism
    • Multiple sclerosis
  • Workplace factors 
    • Working with vibrating tools
    • Assembly line
    • Computer use

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