CRPS

Question 1

Typical Feature

Answer 1

• Change in color+temp of the skin
• Intense burning pain, skin sensitivity, sweating, swelling

Question 2

Early Stage

Answer 2

-Burning pain
-Puffy swelling
-Redness, warmth
-Inc sweating
-Joint stiffness

Question 3

Mid-stage

Answer 3

-Firm edema
-Muscle atrophy
-Brittle nails
-Inc pain & Stiffness
-Osteopenia

Question 4

Late stage

Answer 4

-Tight, smooth, cool, pale skin
- Stiff & contracture
- Nail & hair change
- Severe osteopenia

Question 5

Treatment

Answer 5

Priority: Early ROM & Use!!!!
Pain & Edema Mx (desensitization, contrast baths)