Bad news for us women

According to the Department of Health and Human Services, women are three times as likely as men to suffer from CTS, perhaps because their wrist bones tend to be smaller, creating a tighter space through which the nerves and tendons must pass. Their genetic makeup may also increase the likelihood of musculoskeletal injuries, and their hormonal changes during pregnancy and menopause may make them more susceptible. CTS also can be brought on or exacerbated by a misalignment of the carpal bones and wrist, trauma to the wrist, arthritis, gout, neck and shoulder problems and tumors.