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Contents
  • Demographic Risk Factors
  • Common Triggers
  • Controversial Factors

Who is at Risk for CRPS?

Who is at Risk for CRPS?

Understanding the Risks

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) can affect anyone, but some people are more at risk than others. Knowing these risk factors can help in early detection and prevention.
Contents
  • Demographic Risk Factors
  • Common Triggers
  • Controversial Factors

Demographic Risk Factors

CRPS is more common in women than men, with a higher incidence in postmenopausal women. This suggests hormonal factors might play a role in susceptibility.

Common Triggers

Injuries such as fractures, sprains, or surgeries are common triggers for CRPS. However, in about 10% of cases, no clear precipitating event is identified, making it a challenging condition to predict.
CRPS is a chronic pain condition that often affects the limbs and is more prevalent in women, particularly postmenopausal women. It can be triggered by injuries like fractures or surgeries.

Controversial Factors

Psychological factors were once thought to increase CRPS risk, but recent studies have not consistently supported this. The relationship between psychological health and CRPS remains an area of ongoing research.

FAQs

Who gets CRPS more?

Women, especially postmenopausal, are more frequently affected.

What triggers CRPS?

Common triggers include injuries and surgeries.

Is psychology a risk factor?

The link is controversial and not strongly supported by recent studies.

Did you know?

CRPS can occur without any clear trigger in some cases.

Next Steps

Understanding risk factors can aid in the early detection and management of CRPS.
Concerned about CRPS risks? Discuss your health with Doctronic.
Additional References
  1. Sandroni P, Benrud-Larson LM, McClelland RL, Low PA. Complex regional pain syndrome type I: incidence and prevalence in Olmsted county, a population-based study. Pain 2003; 103:199.
This article has been reviewed for accuracy by one of the licensed medical doctors working for Doctronic.