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)
General information Sudeck’s disease is a complex regional pain syndrome, which classically runs in three stages. In the final stage, atrophy (regression) of bones and soft tissues finally occurs; joints, skin, tendons and muscles shrink, resulting in loss of mobility. Sudeck’s disease always involves at least one joint, usually the hand or foot. The exact … Sudeck’s disease of the foot
Physiotherapy Since the individual symptoms of a Sudeck’s foot disease can vary greatly, the therapy is adapted to the individual. The disease can vary between only slightly perceptible symptoms and a pronounced feeling of illness and severe impairment. In the treatment of Sudeck’s foot disease, physiotherapy is attributed an important role. The so-called lymphatic drainage … Physiotherapy | Sudeck’s disease of the foot
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
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
