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Complex regional pain syndrome

Alternative Names:
CRPS; RSDS; Causalgia; Shoulder-hand syndrome; Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome; Sudeck's atrophy

Prevention:
There is no known prevention at this time, but early treatment is key to limiting the progression of the disease.

Review Date: 6/6/2002
Reviewed By: Alan Greene, MD, CMO, A.D.A.M.

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