Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is persistent pain — usually in an arm or leg — that is far out of proportion to the original injury. It can be accompanied by swelling, skin and temperature changes, and heightened sensitivity to touch, and early treatment is important for the best outcomes.
Request a consultationSymptoms of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
- ✓Burning or throbbing pain in a limb
- ✓Swelling and changes in skin color or temperature
- ✓Extreme sensitivity to touch or cold
- ✓Changes in hair, nail, or skin texture
- ✓Stiffness and reduced movement of the limb
What causes Complex Regional Pain Syndrome?
CRPS typically follows an injury, surgery, fracture, or immobilization and involves an abnormal, overactive response of the nervous system to the original insult.
How Dr. Taheem treats Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Dr. Taheem uses sympathetic nerve blocks and a comprehensive, multimodal plan — including ketamine therapy in select cases — to calm the overactive nervous system, reduce pain, and support restored function.
Related procedures: Sympathetic & Plexus Nerve Blocks · Ketamine Therapy
Frequently asked questions
Why is early treatment of CRPS important?
Treating CRPS early gives the best chance of calming the overactive nervous system before pain and limb changes become entrenched.
What is a sympathetic nerve block?
It is an injection near a cluster of sympathetic nerves that can interrupt the abnormal pain signaling driving CRPS and reduce pain.
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