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Martino Bussa1, Adriana Mascaro2, Lorena Cuffaro3
1Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, Treviglio-Caravaggio Hospital, Treviglio (BG), Italy; C/da Duchessa 126, 91014 Castellammare del Golfo (TP), Italy(∗).
Abstract:
Complex regional pain syndrome type I (CRPS I) is a multifactorial painful disorder with a complex pathogenesis. Both peripheral and central mechanisms are involved. Acute CRPS I is considered to be an exaggerated inflammatory disorder; however, over time, because of altered function of the sympathetic nervous system and maladaptive neuroplasticity, CRPS I evolves into a neurological disorder. This review thoroughly describes the pathophysiological aspects of CRPS I and summarizes the potential therapeutic options. The mechanisms and targets of the treatment are different in the early and late stages of the disease. This current review builds on a previous review by this author group by deepening the role of the peripheral classic and neuronal inflammatory component in the acute stage of this painful disorder.
Level Of Evidence:
Not applicable.
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