Evidence for local inflammation in complex regional pain syndrome type 1

• Main Authors: Frank J. P. M. Huygen (Author), Anke G. J. de Bruijn (Author), Martha T. de Bruin (Author), J. George Groeneweg (Author), Jan Klein (Author), Freek J. Zijlstra (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: The pathophysiology of complex regional pain syndrome type 1 (CRPS 1) is still a matter of debate. Peripheral afferent, efferent and central mechanisms are supposed. Based on clinical signs and symptoms (e.g. oedema, local temperature changes and chronic pain) local inflammation is suspe...