Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common entrapment neuropathy in adults. 2 It occurs in 4%-5% of the population. 2 It accounts for 90% of all the nerve entrapment syndromes. 3 Repeated vibrations, forceful angular motions, genetic predisposition (COL1A1, COL5A1, and COL11A1), female gender, and conditions such as diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, morbid obesity, and pregnancy are associated with increased risk of developing CTS. 3 The normal