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In the Research/Clinical Article Library
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Author: Bacchini M, Valenti E, Soncini G
Title: Post-traumatic reflex sympathetic dystrophy in the ankle and foot: a study of 32 cases
Source: Chir Organi Mov. 1999;84(2):189-96.
Author: Banati RB
Title: Visualising Microglial Activation
In Vivo
Source: Glia. 2002;40:206–217.
Author: Feliu MH, Edwards CL
Title: Psychologic Factors in the Development of Complex
Regional Pain Syndrome: History, Myth, and Evidence
Source: Clin J Pain . 2010;26:258-263.
Author: Hameed H, Hameed M, Christo PJ
Title: The Effect of Morphine on Glial Cells as a Potential
Therapeutic Target for Pharmacological Development
of Analgesic Drugs
Source: Curr Pain Headache Rep. E-pub 25 Feb 2010.
Author: Huge V, Lauchart M, Magerl W, et al
Title: Effects of low-dose intranasal (S)-ketamine in patients with neuropathic pain
Source: Eur J Pain . 2009; In press.
Author: Maihofner C, Seifert F, Markovic K
Title: Complex regional pain syndromes: new pathophysiological
concepts and therapies
Source: Eur J Neurol. E-pub 18 Feb 2010.
Author: Milligan ED, Watkins LR
Title: Pathological and protective
roles of glia in chronic pain
Source: Nat Rev Neurosci.
Author: Moskovitz P
Title: An Overview of CRPS:
A brief overview of some of the principles and components of the evaluation and
management of CRPS
Source: Pract Pain Manage. 2010 Jan/Feb.
Author: Smith HS
Title: The Role of Genomic Oxidative-Reductive
Balance as Predictor of Complex Regional Pain
Syndrome Development: A Novel Theory
Source: Pain Physician. 2010;13:79-90.
Author: Tuter NV, Danilov AB, Polyakova LV
Title: [The treatment of a complex regional pain syndrome]
Source: Zh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S Korsakova . 1997;97(11):33-35. Russian.
Author: Veiseh O, Gunn JW, Zhang M
Title: Design and fabrication of magnetic nanoparticles for targeted drug delivery and imaging
Source: Adv Drug Delivery Rev. 2009; In press.
Author: Wuppenhorst N, Maier C, Frettloh J, Pennekamp W, Nicolas V
Title: Sensitivity and Specificity of 3-phase Bone Scintigraphy
in the Diagnosis of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
of the Upper Extremity
Source: Clin J Pain. 2010;26:182-189.
Author: Yildiz S, Uzun G, Kiralp MZ
Title: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Chronic Pain Management
Source: Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2006;10:95-100.
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In the RSDSA Review Archive
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Hope for Children with CRPS: The Mayo Family Pediatric Pain Rehabilitation Center
Dental Care and Chronic Pain
Update on Low-Dose Ketamine Infusions
The Brain in CRPS—More Barriers or New Opportunities?
Achilles 2009: Stories of Hope and Supporters
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In the Electronic Alert Archive
Temporary Extension Act Affects Medicare Therapy Cap Exceptions Process, Medicare Physicians' Payments And Other Programs
The National Institutes of Health is funding a research study about self management of neuropathic pain that you may be eligible to participate in. Enrollment begins March 10, 2010 , at which point information will be posted here.
PAN Works to Extend Exceptions to Medicare Therapy Caps
To Our Health: One advocate's battle against insurance companies and a culture of denial (PDF)
By Lary Bloom
Connecticut Magazine
Washington State Advocacy Alert
Team RSDSA at the Achilles Walk for Hope & Possibility
USAF Reservist Battles Injury and Government Insurance System
Botox and Chronic Pain: A New Research Study
Updated: CRPS Slide Kit (PDF)
By Karsten Bartels, MD, and
Srinivasa N. Raja, MD
RSDSA Launches Major Study on the Natural History and Long-Term Health Effects of CRPS
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Clinical Trials (More Clinical Trials Currently Recruiting )
Regional Anesthesia Military Battlefield Pain Outcomes Study (RAMBPOS)
The purpose of this study is to examine the short and long-term benefits of implementing early advanced regional anesthesia techniques for pain control, such as reducing pain disability and the incidence and severity of mental health disorders, following major traumatic injuries to extremities encountered during combat in the Iraqi/Afghanistan war.
Chronic Pain Clinical Trial: Currently Recruiting
Autonomic Dysfunction and Spinal Cord Stimulation in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Patients diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome are needed for a study investigating how the autonomous nervous system works before Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant and after. For criteria and contact information, please click here .
Clinical Study at Beth Israel Medical Center, New York
Pilot Study on Safety and Efficacy of the Non-Invasive Transcranial Stimulation to Relieve Neuropathic Pain in Patients with CRPS. View the interim report of the study here .
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Resources
Cleveland Clinic: Pain clinic last resort for children
Source
CLEVELAND -- Most of us have experienced physical pain but imagine it being so intense you can hardly move or be touched. That's life for some teenagers at the Cleveland Clinic Pediatric Pain Rehabilitation Program.
The viewing of this video is not intended to provide advice on personal medical matters or to substitute for consultation with a physician.
Assessment Of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
By Dr Candy Mccabe
Training and Conditioning: Rising Above Pain
Dental Issues related to Neuropathic Facial Pain and
Trigeminal Neuralgia
From The Facial Pain Association
The mission of The Facial Pain Association (formerly The Trigeminal Neuralgia Association) is to serve as an advocate for patients living with neuropathic facial pain, including trigeminal neuralgia, by providing information, encouraging research and offering support.
Survey Report: Connecting to Veterans and Active Duty Military Personnel with CRPS
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RSDSA News
Updated: RSDSA's Media Information / Press Kit (PDF)
Updated: CRPS Slide Kit (PDF)
By Karsten Bartels, MD, and
Srinivasa N. Raja, MD
Bounty of Hope 2009: RSDSA Thanks Its Sponsors
Updated RSDSA Store Flyer
Add RSDSA on YouTube
Add RSDSA on facebook
Your Unwanted Vehicle Can Help RSDSA
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March 9, 2010