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Complex regional pain syndrome in children and adolescents
Author(s) -
Finniss Damien G.,
Murphy Paul M.,
Brooker Charles,
Nicholas Michael K.,
Cousins Michael J.
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
european journal of pain
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.305
H-Index - 109
eISSN - 1532-2149
pISSN - 1090-3801
DOI - 10.1016/j.ejpain.2005.12.004
Subject(s) - complex regional pain syndrome , referral , intervention (counseling) , medicine , physical therapy , physical medicine and rehabilitation , psychiatry , family medicine
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a disorder characterised by pain, sensory and motor disturbances and represents a significant medical entity. This report discusses two cases of CRPS in children and adolescents, highlighting several critical issues for clinicians in the diagnosis and management of CRPS in these populations. Early diagnosis, referral and appropriate intervention are essential in decreasing pain, suffering and resorting function for children and adolescents with CRPS.