Complex regional pain syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
CRPS typically develops following what?
A
surgery
minor injury
2
Q
Is CRPS more common in males or females?
A
3x more common in females
3
Q
describe the classification of Type I and II CRPS
A
type I (most common): no lesion to a major nerve
type II: there is a lesion to a major nerve
4
Q
Clinical features of CRPS
A
- progressive symptoms which are disproportionate to the original injury/surgery
- allodynia
- temperature/ skin colour change
- oedema and sweating
- motor dysfunction
5
Q
Management of CRPS
A
- early physiotherapy
- neuropathic analgesia
- specialist pain team input
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