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Physical therapy under hypnosis for the treatment of patients with type 1 complex regional pain syndrome of the hand and wrist: Retrospective study of 20 cases

Type 1 complex regional painful syndrome (CRPS-1) has a complex physiopathology. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of physical therapy under hypnotherapy to treat this condition. Twenty patients with CRPS-1 at the wrist and hand were evaluated retrospectively: 13 women and 7 me...

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Published in:Hand surgery and rehabilitation 2017-06, Vol.36 (3), p.215-221
Main Authors: Lebon, J., Rongières, M., Apredoaei, C., Delclaux, S., Mansat, P.
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Language:English
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Summary:Type 1 complex regional painful syndrome (CRPS-1) has a complex physiopathology. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of physical therapy under hypnotherapy to treat this condition. Twenty patients with CRPS-1 at the wrist and hand were evaluated retrospectively: 13 women and 7 men with an average age of 56 years (34–75). Thirteen patients were in the inflammatory phase and 7 in the dystrophic phase. The main endpoints were pain (VAS, analgesic use), stiffness (wrist and finger range of motion), and strength (pinch and grasp). Secondary endpoints were functional scores (QuickDASH, PWRE), patient satisfaction, return to work, and side effects. Results were satisfactory in all cases after 5.4 sessions on average. VAS decreased by 4 points, PWRE-pain by 4.1 points, and analgesic use was limited to paracetamol upon request. Finger and wrist range of motion increased and the QuickDASH decreased by 34 points, PRWE-function by 3.8 points, pinch strength increased 4 points, and grasp strength by 10 points. Return to work was possible in 80% of the cases. All patients were satisfied or very satisfied with the treatment. Physical therapy under hypnosis appears to be an effective treatment for CRPS-1 at the wrist and hand no matter the etiology. Le syndrome douloureux régional complexe de type 1 (SDRC-1) est lié à une physiopathologie complexe. L’objectif de cette étude était d’évaluer l’efficacité de séances de kinésithérapie sous hypnose pour la prise en charge de ce syndrome. Vingt patients présentant un SDRC-1 au niveau de la main et du poignet ont été évalués de manière rétrospective : 13 femmes et 7 hommes de 56 ans en moyenne (34–75). Treize patients étaient en phase inflammatoire et 7 en phase dystrophique. Le critère de jugement principal était l’efficacité, évaluée par la douleur (échelle visuelle analogique [EVA], la consommation d’antalgiques), la raideur (mobilités du poignet et des doigts) et la force (pince et poigne). Les critères de jugement secondaires étaient les scores fonctionnels (QuickDASH, PWRE), la satisfaction du patient, la reprise du travail et les effets indésirables. Les résultats étaient satisfaisants dans tous les cas après 5,4 séances en moyenne. La douleur évaluée par l’EVA diminuait de 4 points, le score PWRE-douleur de 4,1 points, et la consommation d’antalgique était limitée au paracétamol à la demande. Les amplitudes articulaires étaient toujours augmentées, le score QuickDASH moyen diminuait de 34 points, le s
ISSN:2468-1229
2468-1210
DOI:10.1016/j.hansur.2016.12.008