CRPS Flashcards
1
Q
what is CRPS
A
chronic regional pain syndrome
2
Q
what area does the chronic pain effect
A
chronic pain of arms and legs
3
Q
what causes CRPS
A
trauma, stress, illness, fall, fracture
4
Q
s/s of CRPS
A
months after injury intense severe pain out of proportion to the injury
continuous intense pain
skin sensitivity/color/texture change
5
Q
primary cause for developing CRPS
A
fractures
6
Q
how do we dx CRPs
A
very difficult - pt. history (trauma/fracture a few months ago)
xrays
7
Q
primary treatment for CRPS
A
opioids
8
Q
complications of CRPS
A
leads to arthritis, atrophy (muscle wasting, contracture)
