[Treatment of reflex dystrophy with continuous peripheral nerve block]

Ugeskr Laeger. 2007 Jan 1;169(1):59-60.
[Article in Danish]

Abstract

Physiotherapy is an important part of the treatment of reflex dystrophy or Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)-type I, but this treatment is very painful. We report two cases of reflex dystrophy: a child with recurrent episodes and an adult. Both patients were treated with continuous peripheral nerve block in addition to physiotherapy. The method allows complete pain relief. At follow up (at 2 and 5 months) the results were excellent. By decreasing pain and thereby improving the ability to tolerate physical therapy, this method may have an advantage compared to other treatment modalities.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Autonomic Nerve Block*
  • Child
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Foot Injuries / complications
  • Foot Injuries / therapy
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Physical Therapy Modalities
  • Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy / etiology
  • Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy / therapy*
  • Treatment Outcome