Complex regional pain syndrome type I associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

(CRPS I [formerly called reflex sympathetic dystrophy]) is a syndrome with pain and signs of autonomic dysfunction after trauma or immobilization; the pathophysiologic mechanisms of CRPS I, however, remain unknown. The authors present a case of CRPS I associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. A...

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Published inThe Clinical journal of pain Vol. 19; no. 1; p. 69
Main Authors Shibata, Masahiko, Abe, Kazuo, Jimbo, Akie, Shimizu, Tadao, Mihara, Masashi, Sadahiro, Shigeki, Yoshikawa, Hiroo, Mashimo, Takashi
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.01.2003
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Aged
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - complications
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - rehabilitation
Humans
Immobilization
Male
Pain
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy - complications
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy - drug therapy
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy - rehabilitation
Shoulder Injuries
Sprains and Strains
Sweating
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Summary:(CRPS I [formerly called reflex sympathetic dystrophy]) is a syndrome with pain and signs of autonomic dysfunction after trauma or immobilization; the pathophysiologic mechanisms of CRPS I, however, remain unknown. The authors present a case of CRPS I associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Along with the motor paresis due to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, pain, swelling, and signs of autonomic disturbance occurred. This case supports the hypothesis that immobilization is one of the major contributing factors for CRPS I.
ISSN:0749-8047
DOI:10.1097/00002508-200301000-00009