Complex regional pain syndrome

Question 1

which gender are complex regional pain syndromes more common in

Answer 1

females 3x more likely

Question 2

what are the 2 characteristics of complex regional pain syndrome

Answer 2

sympathetic dystrophy (muscle wasting)

causalgia (severe burning limb)

Question 3

how many types of complex regional pain syndromes are there

Answer 3

2

Question 4

what is the definition of allodynia

1. pain in only elicited when there is a stimuli, does not cause pain on its own
2. exaggerated response to a normally painful stimuli

Answer 4

1. pain in only elicited when there is a stimuli, does not cause pain on its own

Question 5

how does NICE recommend complex regional pain syndrome is managed

Answer 5

neuropathic analgesia
early physiotherapists
pain team management

Question 6

list 5 charecteristics of complex regional pain syndrome

Answer 6

temp changes 
colour changes 
oedema 
sweating 
motor dysfunction