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ComplexRegionalPainSyndrome
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> modern, umbrella term for conditions such as reflex sympathetic dystrophy and causalgia. describes neuro and related symptoms following surgery or minor injury. CRPS is 3 times more common in women. //two types of CRPS// type I (most common): there is no demonstrable lesion to a major nerve type II: there is a lesion to a major nerve ''Features'' progressive, disproportionate symptoms to the original injury/surgery allodynia temperature and skin colour changes oedema and sweating motor dysfunction //Budapest Diagnostic Criteria// are commonly used in the UK ''Management'' early physiotherapy is important neuropathic analgesia in-line with NICE guidelines specialist management (e.g. Pain team) is required
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