Other conditions with symptoms similar to carpal tunnel syndrome
Other conditions that can have symptoms similar to carpal tunnel syndrome include:
- An injury to the muscles, ligaments, or tendons.
- A broken bone (fracture).
- A dislocated bone (one end of a bone is pulled or pushed out of its normal position).
- Nerve problems in the fingers, elbow, or neck.
- Certain conditions, such as obesity, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, lupus, or hypothyroidism. (These conditions can also contribute to carpal tunnel syndrome.)
- Arthritis in the thumb joint or wrist.
| Author: | Monica Rhodes | Last Updated: November 3, 2006 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine David Pichora, MD, FRCSC - Orthopedic Surgery | |
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