Is My Patient Suffering Complex Regional Pain Syndrome?

Is My Patient Suffering Complex Regional Pain Syndrome? – MM1409

Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic pain condition mostly affecting one of the limbs (arms, legs, hands or feet), usually after an injury or trauma to that limb. CRPS is thought to be caused by damage to or malfunction of the peripheral and central nervous system. Although most cases of CRPS are triggered by an injury, the resulting pain is far more severe and long-lasting than normal.

Modern Medicine – September 2014