An Unusual Case of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Authors

  • George M. Weisz School of Humanities at University of New England Armidale, and University of New South Wales

Keywords:

Complex regional pain, Peri-operative positioning, Cerebral disturbances, Traumatic disc protrusion, Paraesthesia

Abstract

The complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) was reported in the literature following numerous traumatic events. Stretching the Brachial plexus, such as in peri-operational positioning, was as yet not found. The author is presenting a recently discovered such case. The clinical presentation is illustrated by a probable mechanism of pathogenesis.

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Published

2016-10-23

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