Complex regional pain syndrome Flashcards

1
Q

CRPS typically develops following what?

A

surgery
minor injury

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2
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Is CRPS more common in males or females?

A

3x more common in females

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3
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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

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4
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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
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5
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Management of CRPS

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  • early physiotherapy
  • neuropathic analgesia
  • specialist pain team input
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