Eight Surgical Cases with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)

Abstract

Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) has been considered to be contraindicative to surgical treatment because of its poor outcome. In the last 7 years, we have had 8 patients with CRPS who received surgical treatment including tendon detachment, peripheral nerve decompression, tendon extension, replacement of humeral head and surgical correction. Range of motion and activity in daily life improved after surgery in 6 cases. According to our experience, for improving motor function in patients with CRPS, surgical treatment is not contraindicative. Careful selection of surgical candidates perioperative pain management and early physical treatment are important for a favorable outcome.