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Risk Factors of Crps

CRPS, or complex regional pain syndrome, is a condition that affects the arms or legs. It can cause a burning pain in these parts of the body as well as other symptoms. There are a number of risk factors that contribute to the condition.

  1. Symptoms

    • Symptoms of CRPS include burning in the arm, hand, leg or foot, changes in hair or nail growth, joint swelling and stiffness, muscle spasms, decreased movement in the affected limb and skin sensitivity.

    Causes

    • There are two types of CRPS: Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 is caused by an injury that did not affect the nerves in the effected limb, but causes the symptoms of CRPS in the limb. Type 2 is caused when there is direct nerve damage.

    Risk Factors

    • Some of the risk factors of CRPS are heart attacks, infections, forceful trauma to the limb, gunshot wounds, fractures, surgeries and sprains. According to the Mayo Clinic, the cause of CRPS developing after these circumstances is not completely understood.

    Complications

    • Complications that can arise from CRPS include contractures and muscle wasting.

    Prevention/Solution

    • CRPS is not always preventable, but taking vitamin C after a wrist factor and mobilization directly after a stroke may lower the chances of developing the condition.

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