Complex regional pain syndrome dystonia induced rigid adductovarus rearfoot: A surgical case study

Abstract

Fixed dystonia secondary to complex regional pain syndrome is a rare condition, which is usually triggered by a traumatic injury. Complete remission of complex regional pain syndrome dystonia rarely occurs due to the complex nature of the pathology and limited treatment options. Here we present a case of complex regional pain syndrome dystonia in a 39 year old female, our multidisciplinary treatment approach, and surgical treatment plan. After sustaining a fall, the patient developed a rigid adductovarus rearfoot alongside complex regional pain symptoms. In conjunction with medical management with neurology, a soft tissue reconstructive surgery and a second osseous reconstructive surgery the patient was once again able to ambulate pain free with a plantigrade foot.LOCE: 4, case study

Keywords

• Adductovarus rearfoot deformity
• Complex regional pain syndrome
• Dystonia
• Rearfoot reconstruction