Abstract:Rationale:
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a painful condition classified as type I or II depending on the absence or presence of nerve injury, respectively. Injury to the lateral dorsal cutaneous nerve (LDCN), a branch of the sural nerve, is a rare occurrence observed after a sprain or procedures conducted on the lateral side of the ankle.
Patient concerns:
A 38-year-old female, who had undergone prolotherapy for a sprain in the lateral side of the left ankle … Show more
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