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Síndrome doloroso regional complejo

Author(s) -

René Fernando Rodríguez,

Ana María ÁngelIsaza

Publication year - 2011

Publication title -

colombian journal of anesthesiology

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.145

H-Index - 9

eISSN - 2145-4604

pISSN - 0120-3347

DOI - 10.5554/rca.v39i1.54

Subject(s) - medicine , gynecology , humanities , art

SUMMARYIntroductionComplex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic disabling disorder that occurs after an injury. Pain, changes in the color and temperature of the skin, edema and trophic changes are the main characteristics of this syndrome.ObjectiveTo provide a current literature overview of the CRPS to improve its understanding.MethodologyAn extensive literature search both in indexed journals and pain medicine books was performed. Forty eight articles and 4 book chapters about pain medicine were included.ConclusionCRPS is difficult to manage and if it is not treated adequately, functionality of the affected limb can be compromised. Early diagnosis and treatment may reduce the severity and duration of this condition

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