Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by all EXCEPT
Correct Answer: Tuberculosis
Description: Tuberculosis REF: Apley's system of ohopedics & fracture 8' edition page 247-248 Carpal tunnel syndrome is produced by entrapment of median nerve beneath the flexor retinaculum. Associated conditions that can leads to carpal tunnel syndrome are: Idiopathic (most common) Pregnancy Endocrine disorders Hypothyroidism Diabetes mellitus Myxedema Acromegaly Hyperparathyroidism 4. Deposition disorders Rheumatoid disorder Gout Rheumatic disorder Amyloidosis Sarcoidosis Leukemia Chronic renal failure
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