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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome — Type I
Authors: Christopher A. Garcia, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS , Mary E. Greipp, RN, EdD, FAAN & Ivette Morris, RN, MSN, RN, MSN
Objectives:
The goal of this overview is to educate occupational therapists on the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of individuals diagnosed with complex regional pain syndrome type I (CRPS-1). After you study the information presented here, you will be able to —
- Identify diagnostic criteria for CRPS-1.
- List diagnostic testing for CRPS-1.
- Discuss interventions shown to improve pain or function in patients with CRPS-1.
- Describe the prognosis for CRPS-1.