How to treat complex regional pain syndrome in rehabilitation settings?

Complex regional pain syndrome is chronic neuropatic pain condition which usually arise after trauma. It is associated with some of the sensory, vasomotor, sudomotor, motor and trophic symptoms and sings. Due to variability of symptoms and long-lasting pain, these patients are hard to rehabilitate.

Quality of life and functional capacity one year after coronary artery bypass graft surgery.

Objectives: To analyze functional capacity and quality of life of patients one year after coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) and identify factors that influence them in order to accomplish maximal recovery.

Methods: Observational study included 89 patients undergoing elective CABG, who were tested preoperatively and one year after operation using Short form 12 item health survey (SF-12), Duke Activity Status Index (DASI) questionnaire and questionnaire regarding participation in rehabilitation program.

Results: After one year, DASI and quality of life-physical component summary score (SF-12 PCS) significantly improved (p < 0.