CRPS & Intrathecal Pain Pumps for the Anesthesia Boards

CRPS & Intrathecal Pain Pumps for the Anesthesia Boards

May 12, 2026 · 12 min

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This episode reviews Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and Intrathecal Drug Delivery Systems for the ABA Pain Medicine Boards.

🎙️ PainExam Podcast Show Notes CRPS & Intrathecal Pain Pumps — High-Yield ABA Pain Board Review 🔥 Episode Overview In this episode of the PainExam Podcast, David Rosenblum reviews two essential ABA Pain Medicine Board topics: Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) Intrathecal Drug Delivery Systems (Pain Pumps) This episode focuses on: High-yield board pearls Clinical decision-making Interventional treatment strategies Common exam pitfalls Whether you are preparing for the: ABA Pain Medicine Boards ABPM ABIPP FIPP —or looking to sharpen your interventional pain knowledge—this episode delivers practical and testable concepts. 🧠 Topic 1: Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) 🔬 What is CRPS? CRPS is a chronic neuropathic pain condition characterized by: Disproportionate pain Autonomic dysfunction Sensory abnormalities Motor and trophic changes 📋 CRPS Types CRPS Type I No confirmed nerve injury Formerly "Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy" CRPS Type II Confirmed nerve injury Formerly "Causalgia" ⚠️ Pathophysiology CRPS involves: Peripheral sensitization Central sensitization Sympathetic dysfunction Neurogenic inflammation Cortical reorganization 🩺 High-Yield Clinical Features Burning…

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