Effectiveness of spinal cord stimulation for improvement of microcirculation and fixed dystonia in complex regional pain syndrome: A case report

Abstract

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a form of chronic pain affecting one arm or leg. Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is one of the few effective treatments for CRPS. However, it is difficult to objectively determine the appropriate conditions of CRPS and predict the efficacy of SCS.In this case report, we report a 21-year-old woman with CRPS type I, who had a history of meniscus injury in the left knee at age 15. Her motor and sensory symptoms in the left lower extremity improved dramatically with SCS. Thermography imaging showed a significant change in the skin temperature of the left lower limb before and after surgery, which can be useful in objectively assessing the therapeutic effect.

Keywords

• Spinal cord stimulation
• Complex regional pain syndrome
• Thermography