The role of radiofrequency in the management of complex regional pain syndrome.
The nomenclature, pathophysiology, and treatment modalities of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) are controversial. Thus far there are no specific, scientifically valid treatments for the management of CRPS. The numerous modalities of treatment range from sympathetic ganglion blocks, intravenous regional blocks, administration of a multitude of pharmacologic agents and behavioral interventions, to surgical sympathectomy. Minimally invasive radiofrequency lesioning for managing CRPS is a modality in its developmental stages. This article describes radiofrequency lesioning techniques in managing CRPS.
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Pain Management Center of Paducah, 2831 Lone Oak Road, Paducah, KY 42003, USA.
D017115:Catheter Ablation; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000601:surgery; D020918:Complex Regional Pain Syndromes / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005728:Ganglia, Sympathetic / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013562:Sympathectomy; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae / Q000601:surgery