Immediate Return to Ambulation and Improved Functional Capacity for Rehabilitation in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome following Early Implantation of a Spinal Cord Stimulation System
Joint Authors
Guthmiller, Kevin B.
Goff, Brandon Jesse
Naber, Jeremy Wingseng
McCallin, John Patrick
Lopez, Edward Michael
Lautenschlager, Karl Alan
Lai, Tristan Toll
Hommer, Dean Harry
Marin, Gonzalez Raul
Source
Case Reports in Anesthesiology
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-11-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a neuropathic pain condition that is characterized by vasomotor, sensory, sudomotor, and motor symptoms.
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) has been successfully utilized for the treatment of pain refractory to conventional therapies.
We present a case of a previously highly functioning 54-year-old female who developed a rarely reported case of idiopathic CRPS of the right ankle which spontaneously occurred four months after an uncomplicated anterior cervical disc fusion.
This condition resulted in severe pain and functional impairment that was unresponsive to pharmacological management.
The patient’s rehabilitation was severely stymied by her excruciating pain.
However, with the initiation of spinal cord stimulation, her pain was adequately controlled allowing for progression to full unassisted ambulation, advancing functional capacity, and improving quality of life.
This case report supports the concept that rapid progression to neuromodulation, rather than delays that occur due to attempts at serial sympathetic blocks, may better control symptoms leading allowing for a more meaningful recovery.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Goff, Brandon Jesse& Naber, Jeremy Wingseng& McCallin, John Patrick& Lopez, Edward Michael& Guthmiller, Kevin B.& Lautenschlager, Karl Alan…[et al.]. 2014. Immediate Return to Ambulation and Improved Functional Capacity for Rehabilitation in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome following Early Implantation of a Spinal Cord Stimulation System. Case Reports in Anesthesiology،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Goff, Brandon Jesse…[et al.]. Immediate Return to Ambulation and Improved Functional Capacity for Rehabilitation in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome following Early Implantation of a Spinal Cord Stimulation System. Case Reports in Anesthesiology No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1034677
American Medical Association (AMA)
Goff, Brandon Jesse& Naber, Jeremy Wingseng& McCallin, John Patrick& Lopez, Edward Michael& Guthmiller, Kevin B.& Lautenschlager, Karl Alan…[et al.]. Immediate Return to Ambulation and Improved Functional Capacity for Rehabilitation in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome following Early Implantation of a Spinal Cord Stimulation System. Case Reports in Anesthesiology. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1034677
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1034677