Case report demonstrates successful outcomes after amputation in a patient with CRPS and severe pain, suggesting potential benefit for select cases.
Background: Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic condition involving severe pain that can be resistant to many treatment modalities.Therapeutic amputation of the affected limb is unusual and controversial.Case Report: A 33-year-old female with a 4-year history of CRPS associated with intractable foot and calf pain underwent elective transtibial amputation after conservative treatments failed.The patient's outcomes were favorable: resolution of pain and improved mobility sustained at 18 months postoperatively.Conclusion: Amputation may be a viable last resort treatment option for selected patients with CRPS who are unresponsive to conventional treatments.
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