ABSTRACT
A female teenager with a history of polysubstance use, including a recent overdose, is scheduled for multilevel posterior spinal fusion surgery due to idiopathic scoliosis and has asked to avoid the use of opioids in the context of her upcoming surgery. This problem-based learning discussion (PBLD) focuses on the examination of the care of a spinal fusion patient that allowed for the successful provision of opioid-obviating care.
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Analgesics, Opioid , Problem-Based Learning , Scoliosis , Spinal Fusion , Humans , Adolescent , Female , Analgesics, Opioid/therapeutic use , Analgesics, Opioid/administration & dosage , Scoliosis/surgery , Pain, Postoperative/drug therapy , Analgesia/methodsABSTRACT
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a rare but debilitating chronic pain disorder characterized by persistent pain disproportionate to any preceding injury. CRPS can have a significant impact on a person's quality of life, often leading to disability and psychological distress. Despite being recognized for over a century, finding the right treatment for CRPS can be challenging. In this article, we will explore the causes, symptoms, and interventional treatment options for CRPS, as well as the latest research on this complex and often misunderstood condition.