An abnormal inflammatory response following wrist fracture causes the development of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1017607

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

This project will contribute essential knowledge about what causes some people to develop Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). CRPS affects approximately 5% of people following a fracture but can also occur with minimal injury. Sufferers experience gradually worsening levels of pain, skin discolouration, poor quality of life, and often severe depression. We will investigate the most likely cause of CRPS, which is thought to be an abnormal inflammatory reaction following injury.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2011

End Date: 01-01-2014

Funding Scheme: NHMRC Postgraduate Scholarships

Funding Amount: $99,073.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Orthopaedics

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

fracture | inflammation | injury | pain | pain management

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