ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Experts at Rochester Regional Health are highlighting a lesser-known connection between carpal tunnel syndrome and amyloidosis.
Amyloidosis occurs when abnormal, misfolded proteins deposit in different parts of the body, including the carpal tunnel in the wrist. It often builds up in the heart as well, but it is possible to identify and treat it before heart symptoms appear.
“Just because you had carpal tunnel syndrome or carpal tunnel surgery does not mean you have amyloid,” said an official. “But it is important to highlight that upwards of maybe 10% of patients that have carpal tunnel syndrome, the cause may be amyloid.”…