CRPS-BUDAPEST CRITERIA

SUMMARY

1. Continuing pain which is disproportionate to the inciting event.

2. The patient must report at least 1 symptom in 3 of the following 4 categories: sensory (hyperaesthesia, allodynia), vasomotor (temperature asymmetry, skin color changes), sudomotor (oedema, sweating), motor (decreased ROM, weakness, trophic changes).

3. The patient must have at least 1 sign in 2 of the following 3 categories: sensory (hyperalgesia, allodynia), vasomotor (temperature asymmetry, increased/decreased sweating), motor (decreased ROM, weakness, trophic changes).

4. Other diagnoses should be excluded.

Reference(s)

Cifu, D.X. (2020). Braddom’s physical medicine and rehabilitation. Elsevier. Get it on Amazon.
Cuccurullo, S. (2019). Physical medicine and rehabilitation board review. New York: Demosmedical. Get it on Amazon.
O’Young, B., Young, M.A. and Stiens, S.A. (2008). Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets. Mosby. Get it on Amazon.