Who is at risk for carpal tunnel syndrome?

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Who is at risk for carpal tunnel syndrome?

People at risk for carpal tunnel syndrome are those who do activities or jobs that involve repetitive finger use. Motions that can place people at risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome include:

  • High-force (hammering).
  • Long-term use.
  • Extreme wrist motions.
  • Vibration.

Many other factors can also contribute to the development of carpal tunnel syndrome. These factors can include:

  • Heredity (smaller carpal tunnels can run in families).
  • Pregnancy.
  • Hemodialysis (a process where the blood is filtered).
  • Wrist facture and dislocation.
  • Hand or wrist deformity.
  • Arthritic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and gout.
  • Thyroid gland hormone imbalance (hypothyroidism).
  • Diabetes.
  • Alcoholism.
  • A mass (tumor) in the carpal tunnel.
  • Older age.
  • Amyloid deposits (an abnormal protein).

Carpal tunnel syndrome is also more common in women than in men.

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