title: Long-term use of subarachnoid clonidine for analgesia in refractory reflex sympathetic dystrophy. Case report.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  A case is presented of intractable reflex sympathetic dystrophy resistant to all other types of treatment.
  
  
  METHODS
  Twice daily subarachnoid clonidine was used to manage the symptoms via an implanted drug delivery system.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The patient has successfully administered his own subarachnoid clonidine for over 18 months with no signs of tolerance or toxicity.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Continuous subarachnoid clonidine may offer a solution to the management of some cases of intractable reflex sympathetic dystrophy.
authors: Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, United Kingdom.
authors: A A
authors: AA
authors: Kabeer
authors: P A
authors: PA
authors: Hardy
mesh_terms: D000698:Analgesia; D003000:Clonidine / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012019:Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy / Q000188:drug therapy*; D013346:Subarachnoid Space
chemical_list: D003000:Clonidine