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BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation
Published in: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation 1/2013

Open Access 01-12-2013 | Case report

Complex regional pain syndrome of the knee – a case report

Authors: Munmun Pandita, Umer Arfath

Published in: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation | Issue 1/2013

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Abstract

Background

Persistent unexplained pain around the knee can be a perplexing problem. Reports of complex regional pain syndrome involving primarily knee have been published, yet complex regional pain syndrome of the knee is infrequently included in differential diagnosis of pain out of proportion.

Case presentation

A 54 year old female presented to the physiotherapy outpatient department with complains of severe anterior knee pain and stiffness, persisting for more than 2 months post arthroscopic medial plical excision. The patient met the criteria for establishing a probable diagnosis of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) knee. Pressure algometre, goniometric measurements and knee outcome survey activities of daily living scale were used to document any changes. This patient was managed for a period of four sessions using graded desensitization therapy, TENS and mobilisation with feedback. Patient showed marked improvement in range of movement (ROM), hypersensitivity, pain and function.

Conclusion

Meticulous examination, early diagnosis and prompt treatment resulted in a quick improvement in the patient’s condition.
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Metadata
Title
Complex regional pain syndrome of the knee – a case report
Authors
Munmun Pandita
Umer Arfath
Publication date
01-12-2013
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation / Issue 1/2013
Electronic ISSN: 2052-1847
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/2052-1847-5-12

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