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What are the qualities of pain experienced by people with CRPS?
What are the qualities of pain experienced by people with CRPS?
- Throbbing and pulsating
- Tingling and numb
- Burning, sharp, or stabbing (correct)
- Dull and achy
Are there specific diagnostic tests for CRPS?
Are there specific diagnostic tests for CRPS?
- Yes
- It depends
- Sometimes
- No (correct)
What is the prognosis for people with CRPS?
What is the prognosis for people with CRPS?
- It varies for each person (correct)
- Everyone experiences complete remission without treatment
- Everyone progresses to an irreversible crippling state
- It only affects older adults
What is CRPS?
What is CRPS?
How many forms of CRPS are there?
How many forms of CRPS are there?
How is CRPS diagnosed?
How is CRPS diagnosed?
What are some conditions that can be mistaken for CRPS?
What are some conditions that can be mistaken for CRPS?
What is the best approach for managing CRPS?
What is the best approach for managing CRPS?
What are some emerging therapies for CRPS?
What are some emerging therapies for CRPS?
What are the most common affected areas of CRPS?
What are the most common affected areas of CRPS?
What is complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)?
What is complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)?
Where is the pain typically located in CRPS?
Where is the pain typically located in CRPS?
What is the primary difference between CRPS-I and CRPS-II?
What is the primary difference between CRPS-I and CRPS-II?
What is the current understanding of the pathophysiology of CRPS?
What is the current understanding of the pathophysiology of CRPS?
Which of the following is a potential contributing factor to the development and maintenance of a hyperbolic neurogenic inflammatory state in CRPS?
Which of the following is a potential contributing factor to the development and maintenance of a hyperbolic neurogenic inflammatory state in CRPS?
What is the most common area affected by CRPS?
What is the most common area affected by CRPS?
What is the duration of chronic pain associated with CRPS?
What is the duration of chronic pain associated with CRPS?
What are the associated symptoms that may be present with CRPS?
What are the associated symptoms that may be present with CRPS?
What is the cardinal feature of CRPS?
What is the cardinal feature of CRPS?
What is the most commonly described character of CRPS pain?
What is the most commonly described character of CRPS pain?
What is the cause of CRPS?
What is the cause of CRPS?
What is the recommended approach to managing CRPS?
What is the recommended approach to managing CRPS?
What is the role of physical therapy and/or occupational therapy in preventing CRPS?
What is the role of physical therapy and/or occupational therapy in preventing CRPS?
What is the role of Vitamin C in preventing CRPS?
What is the role of Vitamin C in preventing CRPS?
Can negative test results rule out the diagnosis of CRPS?
Can negative test results rule out the diagnosis of CRPS?
What is the most promising therapy for refractory CRPS cases?
What is the most promising therapy for refractory CRPS cases?
What is the mechanism of action of ketamine in CRPS treatment?
What is the mechanism of action of ketamine in CRPS treatment?
Why is it important to simultaneously give a benzodiazepine and clonidine when using ketamine?
Why is it important to simultaneously give a benzodiazepine and clonidine when using ketamine?
What is the cause of Olney's lesions in the brain?
What is the cause of Olney's lesions in the brain?
What is the importance of early recognition and appropriate treatment for CRPS?
What is the importance of early recognition and appropriate treatment for CRPS?
What is the initial approach for treating CRPS in Stage 1?
What is the initial approach for treating CRPS in Stage 1?
What is the duration of Stage 2 of CRPS?
What is the duration of Stage 2 of CRPS?
What is the recommended treatment for severe or refractory cases of CRPS?
What is the recommended treatment for severe or refractory cases of CRPS?
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Study Notes
Understanding Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- CRPS is a chronic pain condition characterized by continuing regional pain that is disproportionate in time to the usual course of any trauma.
- CRPS has two forms: CRPS-I develops following injury with little or no obvious damage to nerves in the particular extremity, and CRPS-II presents following injury to a nerve.
- The exact pathophysiology of CRPS is not yet completely understood, but it may be a manifestation of multiple pathophysiologies arising after a tissue or nerve injury to the area.
- CRPS usually develops after an inciting trauma or injury to an area of the body with CRPS II being notable for injury to the nerve, and the most common affected areas are the limbs.
- CRPS is characterized by excessive pain in the affected area described as out of proportion to inciting events, with qualities of burning, sharp, or stabbing sensation.
- There are no specific diagnostic tests to confirm the presence of CRPS, and the criteria for diagnosing CRPS are currently based on a detailed history and physical examination.
- The differential of CRPS includes posttraumatic neuralgia, diabetic neuropathy, rheumatologic and inflammatory conditions, infectious diseases, arterial or venous occlusive diseases, and factitious disorder.
- CRPS is best managed by a multidisciplinary approach, and the best approach is with preventative measures.
- The choice of pharmacological interventions and invasive procedures depends on the stage of CRPS at presentation, and rehabilitation is encouraged at every stage.
- Emerging therapies for CRPS include the use of ketamine infusion, hyperbaric oxygen, and intravenous immunoglobulin.
- The prognosis varies for each person with CRPS, and some people experience complete remission from symptoms without treatment, while others may progress to an irreversible crippling state with constant pain despite treatment.
- Early recognition and appropriate treatment can be effective at preventing a debilitating irreversible chronic state of CRPS.
Understanding Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- CRPS is a chronic pain condition characterized by continuing regional pain that is disproportionate in time to the usual course of any trauma.
- CRPS has two forms: CRPS-I develops following injury with little or no obvious damage to nerves in the particular extremity, and CRPS-II presents following injury to a nerve.
- The exact pathophysiology of CRPS is not yet completely understood, but it may be a manifestation of multiple pathophysiologies arising after a tissue or nerve injury to the area.
- CRPS usually develops after an inciting trauma or injury to an area of the body with CRPS II being notable for injury to the nerve, and the most common affected areas are the limbs.
- CRPS is characterized by excessive pain in the affected area described as out of proportion to inciting events, with qualities of burning, sharp, or stabbing sensation.
- There are no specific diagnostic tests to confirm the presence of CRPS, and the criteria for diagnosing CRPS are currently based on a detailed history and physical examination.
- The differential of CRPS includes posttraumatic neuralgia, diabetic neuropathy, rheumatologic and inflammatory conditions, infectious diseases, arterial or venous occlusive diseases, and factitious disorder.
- CRPS is best managed by a multidisciplinary approach, and the best approach is with preventative measures.
- The choice of pharmacological interventions and invasive procedures depends on the stage of CRPS at presentation, and rehabilitation is encouraged at every stage.
- Emerging therapies for CRPS include the use of ketamine infusion, hyperbaric oxygen, and intravenous immunoglobulin.
- The prognosis varies for each person with CRPS, and some people experience complete remission from symptoms without treatment, while others may progress to an irreversible crippling state with constant pain despite treatment.
- Early recognition and appropriate treatment can be effective at preventing a debilitating irreversible chronic state of CRPS.
Understanding Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- CRPS is a chronic pain condition characterized by continuing regional pain that is disproportionate in time to the usual course of any trauma.
- CRPS has two forms: CRPS-I develops following injury with little or no obvious damage to nerves in the particular extremity, and CRPS-II presents following injury to a nerve.
- The exact pathophysiology of CRPS is not yet completely understood, but it may be a manifestation of multiple pathophysiologies arising after a tissue or nerve injury to the area.
- CRPS usually develops after an inciting trauma or injury to an area of the body with CRPS II being notable for injury to the nerve, and the most common affected areas are the limbs.
- CRPS is characterized by excessive pain in the affected area described as out of proportion to inciting events, with qualities of burning, sharp, or stabbing sensation.
- There are no specific diagnostic tests to confirm the presence of CRPS, and the criteria for diagnosing CRPS are currently based on a detailed history and physical examination.
- The differential of CRPS includes posttraumatic neuralgia, diabetic neuropathy, rheumatologic and inflammatory conditions, infectious diseases, arterial or venous occlusive diseases, and factitious disorder.
- CRPS is best managed by a multidisciplinary approach, and the best approach is with preventative measures.
- The choice of pharmacological interventions and invasive procedures depends on the stage of CRPS at presentation, and rehabilitation is encouraged at every stage.
- Emerging therapies for CRPS include the use of ketamine infusion, hyperbaric oxygen, and intravenous immunoglobulin.
- The prognosis varies for each person with CRPS, and some people experience complete remission from symptoms without treatment, while others may progress to an irreversible crippling state with constant pain despite treatment.
- Early recognition and appropriate treatment can be effective at preventing a debilitating irreversible chronic state of CRPS.
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