what is CRPS
chronic regional pain syndrome
what area does the chronic pain effect
chronic pain of arms and legs
what causes CRPS
trauma, stress, illness, fall, fracture
s/s of CRPS
months after injury intense severe pain out of proportion to the injury
continuous intense pain
skin sensitivity/color/texture change
primary cause for developing CRPS
fractures
how do we dx CRPs
very difficult - pt. history (trauma/fracture a few months ago)
xrays
primary treatment for CRPS
opioids
complications of CRPS
leads to arthritis, atrophy (muscle wasting, contracture)