Reposted by James McAuley
Focus: Drs. @yannickgilanyi.bsky.social, @james-mcauley.bsky.social et al. reviewed the benefits and harms of amputation for complex regional pain syndrome
—the unclear benefits and likely harms should be considered carefully
Full:
jpain.org
Amputation for complex regional pain syndrome: A systematic review
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a disabling pain condition, usually confined to a single limb. Amputation of the affected limb is sometimes performed to improve pain and function for…
