Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: Current Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations

Scott E. Rand, Sumana Basu, Shoaib Khalid

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Abstract

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome is a severe complication of extremity fracture or other injury. Patients who develop this show marked hyperalgesia and allodynia, altered vasomotor, sudomotor and trophic changes. The condition affects women more than men and is most common in those between the ages of 50 and 70 years but can be seen in younger athletes. The diagnosis is made clinically, and treatment is directed at functional recovery using medications, occupational and physical therapy, and psychological interventions. Prognosis for complete recovery is variable and unpredictable.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)325-329
Number of pages5
JournalCurrent Sports Medicine Reports
Volume18
Issue number9
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 1 2019

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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