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Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome Flashcards

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Epidemiology of CRPS?

A

F3:M1
type 1 5 in 100000
type 2 0.8 in 100000

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Aetiology CRPS

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type 1 - due to soft tissue injury

type 2 - damage to nerves (ie amputation

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Pathogenesis of CRPS

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peripheral nerve noiceptions = central sensitisaion = pain/inflam
increased SNS - vasoconstriction/swelling

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Natural History of CRPS

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remit or remain stable for years but may progess and spread

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Manefestations of CRPS

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autonomic changes (sweating/vasomotor abnormal)
motor changes (weakness dystonia)
trophic changes - skin/bone atrophy/hair loss/jt contracture
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Symptoms of CRPS?

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pain (burning/itching)
motor weakness
tremors
spasms
dystonia
distress
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signs of CRPS

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allodynia
hyperalgesia
oedema
contractures
vaso changes (temperature,colour)
trophic (dry skin,hair loss).
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Complications

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permanent neurological changes
skin bone changes
decrease ROM of limbs

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Prognosis

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complete spontaneous relief with 80 % of type 1

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