Earlier this year, Andrew Jamroz (IMP Class of 2021) had his article “Prednisone for Acute Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: A Retrospective Cohort Study” published in Pain Research and Management.
Andrew’s research, which began as a FLEX project in his first year at the IMP, focused on using prednisone to treat complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). CRPS is a chronic pain condition that can present itself as a swollen and discoloured limb with limited mobility and sensory symptoms. Left untreated, CRPS can progress to permanent disability, severe pain, or amputation.
After analyzing the results of their study, Andrew and his fellow researchers found most patients saw complete or partial pain reduction when using prednisone. Almost all cases of swelling, sensory, and vasomotor symptoms disappeared too.
Andrew’s first presented his findings last year at the Canadian Association of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Annual Scientific Meeting, where his abstract won first place in the original research category of the Medical Student Research Contest. The same findings were also presented at the 7th International Congress on Neuropathic Pain in London, UK.
“The publication was a rewarding end to this wonderful journey,” says Andrew.
You can read Andrew’s publication here.