[Recent trends in understanding and therapy of complex regional pain syndromes] (original) (raw)

Der Anaesthesist, 2003

Abstract

Since the term "complex regional pain syndromes" (CRPS) was introduced based on a revised taxonomy for disorders previously called reflex sympathetic dystrophy and causalgia in 1995, much knowledge grew up on the understanding and therapy of the disease. This review gives an overview on the clinical characteristics, pathophysiology, diagnostic tools and therapeutic options in CRPS. It will especially focus on recent findings on the role of the sympathetic nervous system, the central nervous system and peripheral inflammatory processes as underlying mechanisms. Although there is no diagnostic gold standard, careful clinical evaluation and additional apparative test procedures are very helpful for the diagnosis. An early and interdisciplinary approach is the basis for an optimal and successful treatment.

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