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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)

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-Type I formerly known as reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) -Type II formerly known as causalgia -Vasomotor dysfunction as a result of an abnormal reflex -It can be localized to one specific area or spread to other parts of the extremity -Etiology: may follow trauma (eg. Colles’ fracture) or surgery, but actual cause is unknown -Symptoms include severe pain, edema, discoloration, osteoporosis, sudomotor changes, temperature changes, trophic changes, and vasomotor instability -Occupational therapy intervention: 1) modalities to decrease pain 2) AROM to involved joints 3) ADL to encourage pain-free active use 4) stress loading (weight bearing and joint distraction activities, including scrubbing and carrying activities) 5) splinting to prevent contractures and enable ability to engage in leisure/productive activities 6) interventions to avoid include passive range of motion, passive stretching, joint mobilization, dynamic splinting, and casting 7) encourage self management
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