R Norman Harden, Ann Louise Oaklander, Allen W Burton, Roberto S G M Perez, Kathryn Richardson, Melanie Swan, Jennifer Barthel, Brienne Costa, Joseph R Graciosa, Stephen Bruehl
OBJECTIVE: This is the fourth edition of diagnostic and treatment guidelines for complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS; aka reflex sympathetic dystrophy). METHODS: Expert practitioners in each discipline traditionally utilized in the treatment of CRPS systematically reviewed the available and relevant literature; due to the paucity of levels 1 and 2 studies, less rigorous, preliminary research reports were included. The literature review was supplemented with knowledge gained from extensive empirical clinical experience, particularly in areas where high-quality evidence to guide therapy is lacking...
February 2013: Pain Medicine