Carpal tunnel syndrome causes (mnemonic)

Carpal tunnel syndrome results from compression of the median nerve within the carpal tunnel. Its causes are numerous and varied.

A useful mnemonic to remember the causes is:

• MEDIAN TRAP

Mnemonic

• M: myxedema
• E: edema
• D: diabetes mellitus
• I: idiopathic
• A: acromegaly
• N: neoplasm
• ​T: trauma
• R: rheumatoid arthritis
• A: amyloidosis
• P: pregnancy