Open AccessComplex regional pain syndrome–up-to-date
Author(s) -
Frank Birklein,
Violeta Dimova
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
pain reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.113
H-Index - 15
ISSN - 2471-2531
DOI - 10.1097/pr9.0000000000000624
Subject(s) - complex regional pain syndrome , pathophysiology , hyperalgesia , nociception , medicine , neuropathic pain , chronic pain , psychology , anesthesia , physical therapy , receptor
The pathophysiology of complex regional pain syndromes includes inflammation and central reorganisation. The treatment should be adjusted to the prevailing pathophysiology including possible psychosocial factors.