Prediction of type 1 complex regional pain syndrome with the presence of diaschisis in hemiplegic supratentorial stroke patients

Key Points

• To identify the relationship between diaschisis and the risk of developing complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) in hemiplegic stroke patients.
• Observational analysis on stroke patients with hemiplegia
• Assessment of diaschisis presence using SPECT imaging
• Monitoring for development of CRPS in subacute phase
• Increased risk of CRPS associated with the presence of diaschisis
• Early SPECT detection may improve monitoring and management of CRPS