Carpal tunnel syndrome can be caused by the following except –
Correct Answer: Addison's Disease
Description: Causes of carpal tunnel syndrome
There are many causes of carpal tunnel syndrome : -
idiopathic: - This is the most common cause.
Pregnancy and menopause
Metabolic : - Gout, Diabetes mellitus
Endocrine : - Hypothyroidism, Myxedema, Acromegaly, Hyperparathyroidism.
Deposition disorder : - Amyloidosis, Sarcoidosis, Rheumatid arthritis, Leukemia, CRF, Mucopolysaccharoidosis.
Alcoholism
Local causes: - Malunited Colle's fracture, osteoarthritis of the carpal bones, synovitis of flexor tendon sheath, hematoma.
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Orthopaedics
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