Other conditions that can have symptoms similar to carpal tunnel syndrome include:

• An injury to the muscles, ligaments, or tendons.
• A broken bone (fracture).
• A dislocated bone (one end of a bone is pulled or pushed out of its normal position).
• Nerve problems in the fingers, elbow, or neck.
• Certain conditions, such as obesity, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, lupus, or hypothyroidism. (These conditions can also contribute to carpal tunnel syndrome.)
• Arthritis in the thumb joint or wrist.