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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