Author/Editor		Margić, Krunoslav; Pirc, Jelka
Title		Kontinuirana senzorna analgezija olakšava rano in bezbolno razgibavanje bolesnika sa izraženim CRPS 1 (Sudeckov sindrom)
Translated title		Continuous sensory analgesia allows early and painless physiotherapy in CRPS 1
Type		članek
Source		Fiz Med Rehabil
Vol. and No.		Letnik 18, št. 3-4
Publication year		2001
Volume		str. 58-63
Language		cro
Abstract		Twenty patients with CRPS 1 were treated from 1988 to 1998. Until 1996 active " stress loading" program was used. In 1996 continuous sensory analgesia was introduced in treatment. Today, the patient with working diagnosis CRPS 1 is hospitalized. We start immediately with cryotherapy, elevation and active movements. Prompt and positive reaction in two cases was interpreted as sign of unclear posttraumatic condition with spontaneous recovery. If there were no signs of recovery the axillary catheter was inserted and continuous sensory anaigesia applied. Painless unaffected motor function has permitted vigorous physiotherapy without pain. Improvement was noted in nine of eleven patients. In two refractory cases one was assumed as "manus psychoflexa", and the other as chronic systemic disease with pronounced psychical disturbances. One patient has had few episodes of CRPS 1 on both hands, final result is poor. Six of nine patients use their hands in everyday duties and at work.
Descriptors		REFLEX SYMPATHETIC DYSTROPHY ANALGESIA EXERCISE THERAPY HAND STRENGTH