Determinants of Diagnostic Delay in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type 1: An Observational Study of 180 Consecutive New Cases
Conclusions
Foot localization, prior physiotherapy prescribed for symptoms later diagnosed as CRPS, and a disease without overt clinical manifestations were independent predictive factors for a delayed diagnosis. Clinicians should pay attention to these issues to ensure a timely diagnosis and possibly avoid progression toward a chronic disease.
Source: JCR: Journal of Clinical Rheumatology - Category: Rheumatology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
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