Long-term use of subarachnoid clonidine for analgesia in refractory reflex sympathetic dystrophy. Case report.
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.
Kabeer
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Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, United Kingdom.
Hardy
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D000698:Analgesia; D003000:Clonidine / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012019:Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy / Q000188:drug therapy*; D013346:Subarachnoid Space
D003000:Clonidine