Open AccessEvidence for local inflammation in complex regional pain syndrome type 1
Author(s) -
Frank Huygen,
Anke G. J. de Bruijn,
Martha T. de Bruin,
George Groeneweg,
Jan Klein,
Freek J. Zijlstra
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
mediators of inflammation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.37
H-Index - 97
eISSN - 1466-1861
pISSN - 0962-9351
DOI - 10.1080/09629350210307
Subject(s) - inflammation , complex regional pain syndrome , medicine , immunology , physical therapy
The pathophysiology of complex regional pain syndrome type 1 (CRPS 1) is still a matter of debate. Peripheral afferent, efferent and central mechanisms are supposed. Based on clinical signs and symptoms (e.g. oedema, local temperature changes and chronic pain) local inflammation is suspected.
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