Introduction Many patients suffering from Sudeck’s disease wonder whether a cure is possible. You can read various things about this on the Internet. The problem with Sudeck’s disease, or CRPS for “complex, regional, pain syndrome”, is that its mechanism of origin is not fully understood. This makes therapy more difficult, because without knowing the cause, … Healing of Sudeck’s disease
How can I positively influence the healing process? A young patient age influences complete healing and shortens the healing time in Sudeck’s disease. Children often have a good course of disease with a complete reduction of symptoms. In addition, the start of therapy plays a decisive role in the course of the disease. In order … How can I positively influence the healing process? | Healing of Sudeck’s disease
Definition The abbreviation CRPS stands for “Complex Regional Pain Syndrome”, which means “complex regional pain syndrome”. This disease is also known as Sudeck’s disease (named after its discoverer Paul Sudeck), algo- or (sympathetic) reflex dystrophy. CRPS occurs particularly often on the limbs, mostly on the arms or hands. Women are slightly more frequently affected than … CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome)
Diagnosis The diagnosis of CRPS is relatively complicated because there is no simple test procedure, causes are still largely unknown and it can develop very differently in different patients. Therefore, the diagnosis is usually based on the patient’s medical history and symptoms. In addition, procedures such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and X-rays to assess … Diagnosis | CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome)
Duration of a CRPS The duration of CRPS depends on the type of disease and its severity. In general, it can be said that most patients are able to control the pain after successful therapy, although slight restrictions in mobility and function of the affected body part may remain. The earlier the disease is detected … Duration of a CRPS | CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome)
Synonyms Sudeck`sche healing derailment Algodystrophy Causalgia Sudeck Syndrome Posttraumatic Dystrophy Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) Complex regional pain syndrome I and II (CRPS I and II) Complex Regional Dysfunction System Sympathetic reflex dystrophy Sudeck ́sche Disease Definition Sudeck’s disease is a complex regional pain syndrome, which classically runs in three stages. In the final stage, … Sudeck’s disease on the hand
Diagnosis The diagnosis of Sudeck’s disease of the hand is made via:. The examination by the specialist (swelling, pain, restricted movement, tissue changes, hair growth) X-ray of the hand (decalcification? ) MRI of the hand Therapy Therapeutic measures primarily pursue the goal of improving the mobility of the joint and ideally restoring it completely. This … Diagnosis | Sudeck’s disease on the hand
Physiotherapy One possible treatment for Sudeck’s disease is physiotherapy. However, physiotherapy cannot be given during the “peak phase” of the disease, when the affected area is affected by swelling, redness, and pain. In this case, elevation and immobilization is preferable to physiotherapy. If the symptoms have improved, cooling and “descending baths” can be started. These … Physiotherapy | Treatment of Sudeck’s disease
Synonyms Sudeck`sche healing derailment Algodystrophy Causalgia Sudeck Syndrome Posttraumatic Dystrophy Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Complex regional pain syndrome I and II Sympathetic reflex dystrophy Sudeck ́sche Disease There is no generally recognized therapy concept. The therapy depends on the stage of the disease. The following stage-dependent therapeutic procedure is recommended. Stage I Stage II Stage … Treatment of Sudeck’s disease
