title: Complex regional pain syndrome.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic pain condition that can occur after a minor trauma or surgery. It is a multifactorial condition with a complex cause and even more complex pathophysiology. There are disturbances and changes in the sympathetic, somatosensory and motor nervous system, resulting in severe pain and disability. Patients with CRPS can have their quality of life and functional ability greatly affected and they need appropriate and interdisciplinary interventions.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  This article contributes towards an up-to-date knowledge and an overall view of CRPS, which can contribute to a structured and systematic rehabilitation process for patients.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This Masterclass describes a functional restoration algorithm to assist therapists in the development of a treatment plan based on the available evidence and international guidelines. Early diagnosis and treatment is of great importance as patients (adults and children), can be severely affected in their functional capacity and quality of life.
authors.affiliation: Pain and Headache Clinic, Aarhus University Hospital, Noerrebrogade 44, Building 1A, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark. Electronic address: galvevilla@hotmail.com.
authors.forename: Maria
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Galve Villa
authors.affiliation: Rittig Fysio, Pain Clinic Hoejgaardsvej 9A, 8300 Odder, Denmark.
authors.forename: Bjarne
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Rittig-Rasmussen
authors.affiliation: The Multidisciplinary Pain Center, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Afsnit 7612, Blegdamsvej 9, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark.
authors.forename: Lene
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Moeller Schear Mikkelsen
authors.affiliation: Surgical Therapy Department, Regional Hospital Silkeborg, Falkevej 1-3, 8600 Silkeborg, Denmark.
authors.forename: Anne
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Groendahl Poulsen
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002908:Chronic Disease / Q000628:therapy*; D020918:Complex Regional Pain Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Complex regional pain syndrome; Management; Reflex dystrophy; Rehabilitation; Treatment