Regulation of peripheral blood flow in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: clinical implication for symptomatic relief and pain management

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>During the chronic stage of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), impaired microcirculation is related to increased vasoconstriction, tissue hypoxia, and metabolic tissue acidosis in the affected limb. Several mechanisms may be resp...

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Main Authors: Coderre Terence J, Huygen Frank JPM, Groeneweg George, Zijlstra Freek J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-09-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/10/116