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Author: Bacchini M, Valenti E, Soncini G
Title: Post-traumatic reflex sympathetic dystrophy in the ankle and foot: a study of 32 cases
Source: Chir Organi Mov. 1999;84(2):189-96.

Author: Banati RB
Title: Visualising Microglial Activation In Vivo
Source: Glia. 2002;40:206–217.

Author: Feliu MH, Edwards CL
Title: Psychologic Factors in the Development of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: History, Myth, and Evidence
Source: Clin J Pain. 2010;26:258-263.

Author: Goebel A, Buhner S, Schedel R, Lochs H, Sprotte G
Title: Altered intestinal permeability in patients with primary fibromyalgia and in patients with complex regional pain syndrome
Source: Rheumatology (Oxford). 2008;47:1223-1227.

Author: Hameed H, Hameed M, Christo PJ
Title: The Effect of Morphine on Glial Cells as a Potential Therapeutic Target for Pharmacological Development of Analgesic Drugs
Source: Curr Pain Headache Rep. E-pub 25 Feb 2010.

Author: Huge V, Lauchart M, Magerl W, et al
Title: Effects of low-dose intranasal (S)-ketamine in patients with neuropathic pain
Source: Eur J Pain. 2009; In press.

Author: Maihofner C, Seifert F, Markovic K
Title: Complex regional pain syndromes: new pathophysiological concepts and therapies
Source: Eur J Neurol. E-pub 18 Feb 2010.

Author: Miao EY
Title: Algodystrophy Treated with Needle-Free Electroacupuncture and Raw Chinese Herbal Decoction: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Source: J Altern Complement Med. 2009;15(10):1131-1134.

Author: Milligan ED, Watkins LR
Title: Pathological and protective roles of glia in chronic pain
Source: Nat Rev Neurosci.

Author: Moskovitz P
Title: An Overview of CRPS: A brief overview of some of the principles and components of the evaluation and management of CRPS
Source: Pract Pain Manage. 2010 Jan/Feb.

Author: Smith HS
Title: The Role of Genomic Oxidative-Reductive Balance as Predictor of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Development: A Novel Theory
Source: Pain Physician. 2010;13:79-90.

Author: Tuter NV, Danilov AB, Polyakova LV
Title: [The treatment of a complex regional pain syndrome]
Source: Zh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S Korsakova. 1997;97(11):33-35. Russian.

Author: Veiseh O, Gunn JW, Zhang M
Title: Design and fabrication of magnetic nanoparticles for targeted drug delivery and imaging
Source: Adv Drug Delivery Rev. 2009; In press.

Author: Wuppenhorst N, Maier C, Frettloh J, Pennekamp W, Nicolas V
Title: Sensitivity and Specificity of 3-phase Bone Scintigraphy in the Diagnosis of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome of the Upper Extremity
Source: Clin J Pain. 2010;26:182-189.

Author: Yildiz S, Uzun G, Kiralp MZ
Title: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Chronic Pain Management
Source: Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2006;10:95-100. 

Author: Zollinger PE, Unal H, Ellis ML, Tuinebreijer WE
Title: Clinical Results of 40 Consecutive Basal Thumb Prostheses and No CRPS Type I After Vitamin C Prophylaxis
Source: Open Orthopaedics J. 2010;4:62-66.

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In the RSDSA Review Archive
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Hope for Children with CRPS: The Mayo Family Pediatric Pain Rehabilitation Center

Dental Care and Chronic Pain

Update on Low-Dose Ketamine Infusions

The Brain in CRPS—More Barriers or New Opportunities?

Achilles 2009: Stories of Hope and Supporters

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In the Electronic Alert Archive

Long-term use of popular osteoporosis drug may harm bone

Feedback and Response Regarding ACOEM’s Practice Guidelines

Temporary Extension Act Affects Medicare Therapy Cap Exceptions Process, Medicare Physicians' Payments And Other Programs

PAN Works to Extend Exceptions to Medicare Therapy Caps

To Our Health: One advocate's battle against insurance companies and a culture of denial (PDF)
By Lary Bloom
Connecticut Magazine

Washington State Advocacy Alert

Team RSDSA at the Achilles Walk for Hope & Possibility

USAF Reservist Battles Injury and Government Insurance System

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Clinical Trials (More Clinical Trials Currently Recruiting)

RSDSA Launches Major Study on the Natural History and Long-Term Health Effects of CRPS

Regional Anesthesia Military Battlefield Pain Outcomes Study (RAMBPOS)
The purpose of this study is to examine the short and long-term benefits of implementing early advanced regional anesthesia techniques for pain control, such as reducing pain disability and the incidence and severity of mental health disorders, following major traumatic injuries to extremities encountered during combat in the Iraqi/Afghanistan war.

Chronic Pain Clinical Trial: Currently Recruiting

Botox and Chronic Pain: A New Research Study

Autonomic Dysfunction and Spinal Cord Stimulation in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Patients diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome are needed for a study investigating how the autonomous nervous system works before Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant and after. For criteria and contact information, please click here.

Clinical Study at Beth Israel Medical Center, New York
Pilot Study on Safety and Efficacy of the Non-Invasive Transcranial Stimulation to Relieve Neuropathic Pain in Patients with CRPS. View the interim report of the study here.

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Resources

Author: Rodda B, Huss R, Carbajal-Rowland C, Elhosseine L, Kinsley L, Sanders K
Title: Using Physical Therapy Management of Patients with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: A Pilot Study

The Artists' Health Insurance Resource Center
Our mission is to make quality, affordable health insurance and health care available to every artist in the United States. AHIRC.org is an up-to-date, comprehensive and unbiased database of health care resources for artists, performers, freelancers and the self-employed.

Cleveland Clinic: Pain clinic last resort for children
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CLEVELAND -- Most of us have experienced physical pain but imagine it being so intense you can hardly move or be touched. That's life for some teenagers at the Cleveland Clinic Pediatric Pain Rehabilitation Program.

The viewing of this video is not intended to provide advice on personal medical matters or to substitute for consultation with a physician.

Assessment Of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
By Dr Candy Mccabe

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RSDSA News

Updated: CRPS Slide Kit (PDF)
By Karsten Bartels, MD, and Srinivasa N. Raja, MD

RSDSA Launches Major Study on the Natural History and Long-Term Health Effects of CRPS

Updated: RSDSA's Media Information / Press Kit (PDF)

Survey Report: Connecting to Veterans and Active Duty Military Personnel with CRPS

Bounty of Hope 2009: RSDSA Thanks Its Sponsors

Updated RSDSA Store Flyer

Add RSDSA on YouTube

Add RSDSA on facebook

Your Unwanted Vehicle Can Help RSDSA

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Updated March 17, 2010