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| Characteristics | No. (%) of cases | |
|---|---|---|
| Type of CRPS | Type I | 16 (69.6) |
| Type II | 6 (26.1) | |
| Unspecified | 1 (4.3) | |
| Pain site | Upper limb | 9 (39.1) |
| Lower limb | 11 (47.2) | |
| Both limbs | 1 (4.3) | |
| Penis | 2 (8.7) | |
| Nerve injury | Yes | 7 (30.4) |
| No | 16 (69.6) | |
| Presence of trauma (or event) prior to diagnosis of CRPS | Traffic accident | 4 (17.4) |
| Contusion | 2 (8.7) | |
| Fall | 2 (8.7) | |
| Laceration | 1 (4.3) | |
| None | 14 (60.9) | |
CRPS = complex regional pain syndrome.
