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Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is the new nomenclature that encompasses the older diagnostic entities of reflex sympathetic dystrophy (now CRPS 1) and causalgia (CRPS 2). CRPS arises after injuries such as sprains, strains, or fractures, but in some patients the cause is unknown. Although a perennial suspect in the pathogenesis of this entity, the sympathetic nervous system's role in CRPS remains unclear. New studies provide insight into the contribution of the sympathetic nervous system to CRPS and allow reevaluation of clinical features, diagnostic criteria, testing methods, and treatment modalities.

Physiologists have long recognized that the sympathetic nervous system has a central role in protective and adaptive reflexes and adjustments in response to acute stress and impending pain. These normal protective responses are essential for survival and for coping with environmental challenges. However, only in the mid-20th century has the role of the sympathetic nervous system in generating and maintaining pain states been acknowledged.1 Despite considerable focused research, the exact mechanisms underlying pain syndromes with sympathetic nervous system involvement are not totally clear. ... Read more

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-(Audiotape is geared toward medical professionals.)
-Discusses the pathophysiology.
-Reviews medical and surgical interventions.
-Presents rehabilitation treatment in occupational and physical therapy.

Medical Professionals: Continuing Education Credit. This tape is 39 minutes; Please refer to your appropriate licensing or credentialing board to see if this meets your professional continuing education requirements. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy-audio
When we first recieved this tape---I was very disappointed. The actual title is "Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy and Causalgia in the Upper Extremity". My reason for the order is for someone I know who has RSDin the "lower extremities"But I gave the tape to this personanyway.Well, this tape is very informative and is not exclusive to upperextremities. The person I gave it to says "this is a tape I couldlisten too 3 or 4 times at least. It contains lots of information and iswell presented wherever the RSD is located on the body". So I am veryglad I did not send it back just because the title says "UpperExtremitiey" RSD is difficult to find professional written or spokeninformation on and this is a reasonable cost also.

Living with the pain of RSD
I have just been dianogsed with RSD and want to learn all I can about this disease.I have it in my foot from foot surgery and my DRS seemed at lost as to what to do except nerve blocks.

reflex sympatheic dystrophy and Csusaligia
This was audio.I have Relex Sympatheic Dystrophy and I thought this was very good.It is hard to find any information on this disease.I have looked everwhere and it was a blessing to find this.I liked how the audiowas put together.I would recommend this to anyone who has the disease ora relative or any friend of a person who has this dreradful disease! ... Read more