Syndrome douloureux régional complexe de type I : clinique et examens complémentaires
Sophie Lahalle
Kinésithér Scient 2014,0552:05-09 - 10/03/2014
Diagnosis of complex regional pain syndrome is mostly based on the patient's clinical presentation. Classically, we distinguish between the « hot » stage in which oedema and pain is predominant and the cold stage where sti_ ness is the main problem. Patients do not necessarily follow this pattern and there are often subgroups of patients which _ t predominantly into one of the 2 stages. Complementary investigations such as X-rays, scintigraphy and MRI have limited sensitivity but they are helpful in eliminating alternative diagnoses especially when CRPS complicates a medical or surgical treatment.