Complex regional pain syndrome: a review.
J Postgrad Med
;
2004 Oct-Dec; 50(4): 300-7
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-115601
ABSTRACT
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a challenging neuropathic pain state, quite difficult to comprehend and treat. Its pathophysiological mechanisms are unclear and its treatment is difficult. Multiple factors play a role in the generation and maintenance of CRPS. A close interdisciplinary collaboration amongst the psychologist, physical and occupational therapists, neurologist and pain medicine consultants is necessary to achieve optimal treatment effects. The primary goals of managing patients with this syndrome are to 1) perform a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation, 2) be prompt and aggressive in treatment interventions, 3) assess and reassess the patient's clinical and psychological status, 4) be consistently supportive, and 5) strive for the maximal amount of pain relief and functional improvement. This article reviews the different aspects of CRPS including definition, classification, epidemiology and natural history, clinical presentation, pathophysiology and management.
Full text:
Available
Index:
IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Algorithms
/
Humans
/
Complex Regional Pain Syndromes
Language:
English
Journal:
J Postgrad Med
Year:
2004
Type:
Article
Similar
MEDLINE
...
LILACS
LIS