Carpal tunnel syndrome can be caused by the following except -

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.