Amputation in intractable cases of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) remains controversial. The likelihood of recurrent Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), residual and phantom limb pain and persistent disability after amputation is poorly described in the literature.
Quality of life after amputation in patients with advanced …
Amputation, if considered for resistant CRPS, should be carried out at specialist centres and after MDT involvement before and after surgery. It should only be considered if requested by patients with poor quality of life who have failed to improve after multiple treatment modalities.
Is Amputation a Cure for CRPS? - Burning Nights CRPS
Aug 15, 2023 · Several high-profile cases of CRPS amputations have occurred over the last few years, leading to other patients hoping to take a similar course of action. Is it Really a Cure for CRPS? This chronic syndrome can be debilitating and resistant to …
Amputation as an Unusual Treatment for Therapy-Resistant …
Amputation as a form of long-term treatment for therapy-resistant CRPS-1 is controversial. We report the case of a 38-year-old man who failed all treatment modalities for CRPS-1, including medication, steroid injections, and spinal cord stimulator implantation.
Amputation in patients with complex regional pain syndrome: a …
Aims: Amputation in intractable cases of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) remains controversial. The likelihood of recurrent Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), residual and phantom limb pain and persistent disability after amputation is poorly described in the literature.
An Algorithm for Elective Amputation Combined with Targeted …
Amputation is the most radical procedure which can be considered as a salvage strategy in therapy resistant CRPS. It may be suitable for patients who do not recover from CRPS after long term physiotherapy, occupational therapy, neuromodulation …
Outcomes of amputation due to long-standing therapy-resistant …
Aug 24, 2020 · Amputation can be considered as a treatment for patients with long-standing, therapy-resistant CRPS-I. Amputation can increase mobility and reduce pain, thereby improving the quality of patients' lives.
Quality of life after amputation in patients with advanced …
Sep 3, 2019 · Amputation, if considered for resistant CRPS, should be carried out at specialist centres and after MDT involvement before and after surgery. It should only be considered if requested by patients with poor quality of life who have …
Amputation as an Unusual Treatment for Therapy-Resistant Complex ...
Amputation as a form of long-term treatment for therapy-resistant CRPS-1 is controversial. We report the case of a 38-year-old man who failed all treatment modalities for CRPS-1, including medication, steroid injections, and spinal cord stimulator implantation.
Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine - Outcomes of amputation due …
Amputation is a mutilating treatment for persons with a life-threatening disease in an arm or leg. In patients with long-standing, therapy-resistant complex regional pain syndrome type I (CRPS-I), which is a poorly understood condition, amputation is sometimes performed; however, this treatment is controversial.