Complex regional pain syndrome: a review.

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dc.contributor.authorGhai, Ben_US
dc.contributor.authorDureja, G Pen_US
dc.date.accessioned2004-10-30en_US
dc.date.accessioned2009-06-02T10:33:07Z
dc.date.available2004-10-30en_US
dc.date.available2009-06-02T10:33:07Z
dc.date.issued2004-10-30en_US
dc.description99 references.en_US
dc.description.abstractComplex 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.en_US
dc.description.affiliationDepartment of Anaesthesiology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical education and Research, Chandigarh, India. ghaibabita@hotmail.comen_US
dc.identifier.citationGhai B, Dureja GP. Complex regional pain syndrome: a review. Journal of Postgraduate Medicine. 2004 Oct-Dec; 50(4): 300-7en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/115601
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.source.urihttps://www.jpgmonline.comen_US
dc.subject.meshAlgorithmsen_US
dc.subject.meshComplex Regional Pain Syndromes --classificationen_US
dc.subject.meshHumansen_US
dc.titleComplex regional pain syndrome: a review.en_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
dc.typeReviewen_US
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