G90.50
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: unilateral CRPS I affecting the upper extremity, according to the clinical Budapest criteria. The duration of the disease was no longer than six months from the onset of the event leading to
Sponsors
Medizinische Universität Wien
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
19 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients who fulfilled the criteria for unilateral CRPS I affecting the upper extremity, according to the clinical Budapest criteria. The event leading to CRPS was ago for minimum two months. The duration of the disease was no longer than six months from the onset of the event leading to CRPS I.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: peripheral neuropathy, hemiparesis due to a cerebral insult, generalized vascular disease, active rheumatoid arthritis or inflammation of the upper extremity, lymphoedema, history of sympathetic blockade , suspected bilateral CRPS.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The absolute temperature side-to side difference for each region of interest (T1=distal phalanx of the index finger, T2= proximal phalanx of the middle finger, T3=radiocarpal joint, T4=distal forearm) is recorded. The arithmetic mean of these four regions (TA = average distal limb temperature difference) is calculated. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| visual analog scale, duration of the disease. Sensory, vasomotor, sudomotor, motor/dystrophic changes. | — |
Countries
Austria
Contacts
Public ContactOthmar Schuhfried
Univ. Klinik für Physikalische Medizin, Rehabilitation und Arbeitsmedizin. Medizinische Universität Wien
Outcome results
None listed