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RSDSA provides not only these publications but other information as well for the benefit of our members and the general public. The RSDSA does not endorse any particular treatment/medication/publication/guideline etc. but rather supplies these for the edification/education of the CRPS community. We encourage those who use the information to discuss the same with your physician or provider.
RSDSA has published a number of articles and gathered other information, including research studies, to help individuals and family members to understand this little-known and puzzling syndrome. Feel free to print out/download content from this page, or call us at 877-662-7737 for paper copies.
Community Update Archive
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RSDSA Information Packages
Brochures and Cards
Brochures to help you in school, post secondary education, or in the workplace
- An Overview of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (Updated July 2023)
- When Your Child’s Pain Won’t Go Away – It could be Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
You are your child’s best advocate. Your child frequently experiences severe pain following an accident, injury or other trauma. It may be accompanied by swelling, changes in skin color, temperature, or limited mobility. He or she is suffering, and other treatments have been ineffective. Worst of all, he or she may not be able to tell you what’s wrong. Your child could have CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome) which is also referred to as RSD (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy). - Dental Guidelines for the CRPS Patient (English)
Dental Guidelines for the CRPS Patient (Spanish) - Hospital, Emergency Room, and Urgent Care Guidelines for the CRPS Patient (English)
Hospital, Emergency Room, and Urgent Care Guidelines for the CRPS Patient (Spanish) - Health Care Aides, Personal Care Assistants, and Certified Nurse Assistant Guidelines
- I Have CRPS Cards (2020 version)
- Please note that some have reported this version downloads blank. Therefore, we have also provided access to our 2017 version
- Ketamine Guidelines: American Society of Anesthesiologists | PubMed
- Tips for Managing Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Physical and Occupational Therapy Publications
Treating Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: A Guide to Therapy
A brochure on treating CRPS from an occupational therapist.
YouTube Videos
Livestream with UCSD's Dr. Fadel Zeidan and Yasmeen Esshaki – CRPS Research Study
Livestream with Dr. Philip Getson
Livestream with Dr. Lisa Van Allen, Chair of RSDSA’s Advocacy Committee
CRPS and Lymphedema | Livestream with Lynn Clemons CLT, MMP, LMT and Mark F. Davy MD