Bilateral Upper Limb Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (Type 2) in Cervical Spinal Cord Injury: A Case Report

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a condition causing pain, often linked to nerve damage. This report describes a case where a patient developed CRPS in both arms after a spinal cord injury. The patient, who had a history of heart issues and cervical spondylosis, experienced a fall and subsequent spinal cord injury, leading to CRPS in his upper limbs. The patient underwent inpatient rehabilitation, including physical and occupational therapy, along with steroid treatment, which improved his condition.

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  A 68-year-old man developed bilateral upper limb CRPS (Type 2) following a traumatic central cord syndrome after a fall.
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  Triphasic bone scan (TPBS) confirmed the diagnosis of CRPS with symmetrical increased radiotracer activity in both hands.
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  The patient's symptoms and functional ability improved after three weeks of steroids and inpatient rehabilitation, including improvements in precision grip.