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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: Symptoms and Treatments

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Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a debilitating and poorly understood chronic pain condition that often develops after an injury, surgery, or trauma. Formerly known as reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD), CRPS is characterized by intense, disproportionate pain that affects a limb or body region. This disorder is challenging to diagnose and manage, and its exact cause remains elusive.

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