Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Pain Management Specialist in Tampa, FL
What is Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)?
CRPS is a chronic pain condition (extending past six months) that most often affects the limbs (arms, legs, feet, or hands). CRPS has typically developed in patients after an injury, a surgery, or a stroke. Living with a chronic, painful condition like CRPS can be challenging. The healing process starts with talking with your doctor about ways to improve your quality of life. Treatment is most effective when started early.
What are the two types?
Type 1: Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome (individuals without confirmed nerve injury)
Type 2: Causalgia (individuals with confirmed nerve injury)
What are some symptoms?
continuous burning or throbbing pain
sensitivity to touch or cold
joint stiffness, swelling and damage
decreased ability to move the affected body part
abnormal sweating pattern in affected area
Steps in Diagnosing & Managing your CRPS:
Clinical Examination
Diagnostic Nerve Block (Ultrasound-Guided): To identify the nerve involved
What treatments are available?
Sympathetic Nerve Blocks (Stellate Ganglion Block/Lumbar Sympathetic Block)
Continuous Nerve Catheters
Physical Therapy / Medications
What unique treatments with superior results are offered by Dr. Kalava?
Dr. Kalava’s training at Mayo Clinic, allows him to offer peripheral nerve catheters & peripheral nerve stimulators to facilitate aggressive physical therapy sessions. These peripheral interventions potentially avoid placement of DRG spine stimulators or intrathecal pumps
Evidence strongly suggests use of peripheral nerve catheters: Evidence 1, Evidence 2, Evidence 3
Peripheral Nerve Catheters & Peripheral Nerve Stimulators Used for Our Patients
