CRPS Flashcards
1
Q
how long do stages 1 and 2 last
A
3-6 months each
2
Q
symptoms of stage 3
A
decrease pain, pallor, cyanosis, shiny and smooth skin, cold and dry skin
3
Q
most sensitive test for CRPS
A
triple phase bone scan
4
Q
Two main types of CRPS
A
CRPS I = without major nerve damage
CRPS II = With major nerve damage
5
Q
symptoms of stage 1
A
burning pain, allodynia, increase nail and hair growth
6
Q
gold standard diagnosis for CRPS
A
stellate ganglion block
7
Q
when does stage 1 of CRPS start
A
within 3 months of injury
8
Q
symptoms of stage 2
A
increased pain, atrophy, brittle nails, mottled skin
9
Q
sudeck’s atrophy
A
patchy mineralization of bone
10
Q
CRPS type I is aka
A
RSD
11
Q
4 diagnostic criteria for CRPS
A
- noxious event
- disproportionate pain
- vasomotor changes
- exclusion of anything else that can cause pain
12
Q
CRPS type II is aka
A
causalgia
