CRPS Flashcards
1
Q
Typical Feature
A
- Change in color+temp of the skin
- Intense burning pain, skin sensitivity, sweating, swelling
2
Q
Early Stage
A
-Burning pain
-Puffy swelling
-Redness, warmth
-Inc sweating
-Joint stiffness
3
Q
Mid-stage
A
-Firm edema
-Muscle atrophy
-Brittle nails
-Inc pain & Stiffness
-Osteopenia
4
Q
Late stage
A
-Tight, smooth, cool, pale skin
- Stiff & contracture
- Nail & hair change
- Severe osteopenia
5
Q
Treatment
A
Priority: Early ROM & Use!!!!
Pain & Edema Mx (desensitization, contrast baths)
