Therapy of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome on Single Hand post Stroke: Case Report

VernacularTitle:综合治疗仅累及腕手部的脑卒中后复杂性区域疼痛综合征1例报道
Author: Li-Xia JIN ¹ ; Yu-Yuan WANG ; Yan HUA ; Li-Min SUN ; Yu-Long BAI
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1. 复旦大学附属华山医院康复医学科
Keywords: stroke; complex regional pain syndrome; rehabilitation
From: Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2019;25(1):97-100
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To summarize the development and treatment for complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) type I only involving hand after stroke.Methods One patient accepted comprehensive rehabilitation for six weeks. He was assessed with Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) of pain and modified Barthel Index, his hand volume and fingers circumference, and passive range of motion (PROM) of fingers and wrist was measured, before and after treatment.Results The score of VAS, and the hand volume and the fingers circumference decreased, while PROM and the score of modified Barthel Index increased after treatment.Conclusion Post-stroke CRPS type I can only affect the wrist and hand. Comprehensive rehabilitation may improve the function and activities of daily living.