Description:
In clinical practice, chronic pain conditions such as
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) are very challenging. The condition,
formerly known as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, was believed to be caused by
the overactivity of the sympathetic nervous system. The condition most
frequently affects the extremities, but it can also affect any area of the
body. The patient experiences signs and symptoms of pain, swelling, vasomotor
and sudomotor dysfunctions. This article covers CRPS in detail.
Learning Objectives:
- Recall clinical manifestations of Complex Regional Pain
Syndrome (CRPS).
- Discuss the stages of CRPS.
- Identify diagnostic tests for CRPS.
Author(s):
Bindu Pillai, RMA (AMT), MHI, Med
Launched: 2020