Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy SyndromeRSDS
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📋Overview
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic pain condition characterized by severe, persistent pain usually affecting a limb after injury or surgery. It is a modern term replacing older labels such as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) and Causalgia. CRPS involves abnormal nerve responses leading to pain, swelling, and changes in skin color and temperature.
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