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http://dx.doi.org/10.3344/kjp.2007.20.2.148

Comparison of the Two Impairment Classes Publicized by the American Medical Association in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Patients  

Shin, Hwa Yong (Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine)
Choi, Yong Min (Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine)
Nahm, Francis Sahngun (Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine)
Park, Seong Joo (Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine)
Koo, Mi Suk (Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine)
Suh, Jeong Hun (Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine)
Sim, Sung Eun (Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine)
Jo, Ji Yon (Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine)
Lee, Sang Chul (Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine)
Kim, Yong Chul (Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine)
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The Korean Journal of Pain / v.20, no.2, 2007 , pp. 148-153 More about this Journal
Abstract
Background: Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is not regarded as an impairment in Korea. Guidelines for rating this impairment are under development by the Korean Academy of Medical Science based on that of the American Medical Association (AMA). However, no studies have been done on the validity of these guidelines in Korea. We therefore evaluated the validity of these guidelines using the criteria from the chapter on the central and peripheral nervous system (CNS-PNS class) and the worksheet for calculating total pain-related impairment score (TPRIS class). Methods: TPRIS and CNS-PNS classes were calculated through interviews of 28 CRPS patients. The correlation between the two classes was calculated. Results: TPRIS class and CNS-PNS class were well correlated (r = 0.593, P < 0.05). Conclusions: Both TPRIS or CNS-PNS classes were well correlated and could be used for evaluation of impairment. However, the CNS-PNS class is simpler and quicker to complete.
Keywords
complex regional pain syndrome; impairment; pain;
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