I know carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by repetitive motions in the hands. Can it (cont. below)?

Question

also be caused by a blow/trauma to the hand/wrist?

Answer 1

Yes. A simple explanation: Carpel tunnel syndrome is caused by the restriction of the carpel tunnel in the wrist where 2 main nerves pass through (the ulnar and the median). If trauma were to cause the constriction of the carpel tunnel, resulting in pressure on one of these nerves, you could have numbness.

Answer 2

Absolutely. Here's a list of trauma related causes for CTS:


* Fractures of one of the arm bones, particularly a Colles' fracture.

* Dislocation of one of the carpal bones of the wrist.

* Strong blunt trauma to the wrist or lower forearm, incurred for example by using arm extremity to cushion a fall or protecting oneself from falling heavy objects.

* Hematoma forming inside the wrist, because of internal hemorrhaging.

* Deformities due to abnormal healing of old bone fractures.

Misalignment between carpal bones should be the most common cause of CTS, because by adjusting these bones' alignment, CTS dramatically decreases.

Answer 3

everything from playing video games to writing alot can cause carpel tunnel, taking a blow to the hand wouldnt directly cause it , but surely it would spees up the process of getting CT

Answer 4

I dont think so but you should find out from a doc. Its pretty much from repitition. Like wear and tear.

Answer 5

no it must be repetitive motions it is a continous wear on the muscles.

Answer 6

It's possible, but unlikely.