Complex regional pain syndrome - 2
CRPS Type II, following nerve injury, often affects upper limbs, causing burning pain and hyperalgesia. Treatment involves a multidisciplinary approach with physical therapy, medications like NSAIDs and antidepressants, and bisphosphonates for specific cases. Interventional procedures are used for refractory cases. Prognosis varies; vitamin C may help prevent recurrence.
Complex regional pain syndrome - 1
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), often post-injury, involves sensory, autonomic, and motor symptoms. Treatment, ideally multidisciplinary and early, includes physical therapy, medication like NSAIDs or gabapentin, and bisphosphonates for specific cases. Refractory CRPS may require interventional pain management. Prognosis varies, with potential recurrences preventable by vitamin C.
Thalamic Pain Syndrome
Thalamic Pain Syndrome, often post-stroke, manifests with delayed neuropathic pain, temperature sensitivity, and hyperalgesia. Treatment requires a multidisciplinary approach and includes medications like amitriptyline, trazodone, venlafaxine, gabapentin, or opioids. Refractory cases may need invasive interventions like deep brain stimulation.