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Can carpal tunnel be caused by the jerking of my neck during a work related injury?
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No : Carpel tunnel usually caused by local factor in the hand and wrist.
Answered 9/28/2016
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NO: No but did you know that a study done in the 1970s found that about 20% of those with cts had some finding of cervical neck arthritis on their xrays a lot of times these issues come at the same time in life. Neck issues can exacerbate or duplicate the symptoms of cts, this is why a good history, exam and if needed nerve studies can help sort things out.
Answered 12/5/2012
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