To Evaluate the Incidence and Out Come in patients with Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome | [Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences • 2020]

Author(s):

1. Muhammad Khalid Syed: King Edward Medical University/Mayo Hospital,Lahore, Pakistan

2. Ghulam Qadir: Nishtar Medical University, Multan, Pakistan

3. Shahzad Nadeem Azhar: King Edward Medical University/Mayo Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan

4. Tauseef Ahmad Baluch: Mayo Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan

5. Fatima Zafar: Govt. Nawaz Sharif Hospital,Yakki Gate, Lahore, Pakistan

6. Tania Fatima: Orthopaedic Department, Mayo Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan

Abstract:

Background: Chronic regional pain syndrome is very problematic and difficult to solve problems. There is still no clear cut diagnosis and treatment options. In most cases a team of doctors is required to treat the patients. Aim: To solve the problem of chronic regional pain syndrome Methods: This prospective study conducted in department. There were 25(50%) male and 25(50%) female. All patients ranged from 20 to 70 with mean age of 46.29 years. Patients were regularly followed up 1 week, 6 weeks, 12 weeks & 16 week. Patients were screened for CRPS using Budapest screening criteria. Results: A total of 50 patients with wrist injuries were evaluated. From these 4(8%) patients had one symptom of CRPS, 9(18%) patients met the criteria of diagnosing chronic regional pain syndrome. According to our observation, incidence is higher in female 7(28%) as compare to male. More common in elderly patients between 61-77 years of age is 5(10%). More common with liagmentus and bony injuries (40%).More common in patients with popcast 33(33%). More common in patients admitted throughout door 7(28%). Conclusion: This problem can be minimized by proper patients counselling, early surgery and early rehabilitation. In our set up pop cast in still consider to be a bad option for patients

Page(s): 446-449

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Published: Journal: Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, Volume: 14, Issue: 2, Year: 2020

Keywords:

Incidence , Elderly patients , Chronic Regional Pain Syndromes , wrist injuries

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