The rehabilitation of causalgia (complex regional pain syndrome-type II).
CRPS-type I or causalgia is a challenging pain syndrome and its pathogenesis remains controversial. Although its incidence is relatively low, the pain and suffering it causes can be severe and functionally debilitating. Early, accurate diagnosis permits initiation of appropriate therapeutic interventions and enhances the potential for successful treatment.
Bryant
Phillip R
PR
Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA. bryantph@mail.ecu.edu
Kim
Chong Tae
CT
Millan
Raymundo
R
D002422:Causalgia / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D013564:Sympathetic Nervous System / Q000503:physiopathology