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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) or Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD)

CRPS/RSD Video Testimonials

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is one of the most excruciating pain conditions known. The condition typically manifests in one or more limbs following a minor injury. The affected limb becomes unbearably sensitive to any stimulus and manifests a constant burning pain. The presentation of the limb often involves a pale swelling with some red patches. Often there will also be changes of the bone structure and will involve abnormal growth of hair. People with CRPS will often exhibit a guarding behaviour of the limb, and will not be able to weight bear on an affected leg. Conventional treatment of CRPS includes pain management, nerve blocks and narcotics. Persistance of the condition can lead to a lack of sleep, addiction to painkillers and the development of secondary psychological conditions. Women tend to be disproportionally affected. Rarely, the condition can move or spread to other limbs or even affect the whole body. 
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has been successfully used in the treatment of CRPS since the early 1990's. The condition tends to respond best when HBOT is applied early in the progression of the condition, as the physical, physiological and psychological consequences worsen with time. Early application of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in combination with physical therapy and pain management is the best case scenario.

Scientific Resources

  • 2015 - Successful Treatment of Lower Limb Complex Regional Pain Syndrome following Three Weeks of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
  • 2004 - Effectiveness of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in the treatment of complex regional pain syndrome
  • 1999 - Post-traumatic reflex sympathetic dystrophy in the ankle and foot: a study of 32 cases.
  • 1997 - The treatment of a complex regional pain syndrome
  • 1995 - Hyperbaric oxygen and the reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome: a case report.
  • 1994 - Sudeck's atrophy. 3 clinical cases

Additional Resources

  • Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Association article Hyperbaric Oxygenation Therapy: Can it Relieve Your Pain? by Patricia McAdams
  • Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Association article Weighing the Results: Patients and specialists share stories about Hyperbaric Oxygenation Therapy by Patricia McAdams
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UHMS Approved Conditions

Air or Gas Embolism
CO, Cyanide Poisoning
Gas Gangrene

Crush Injury, Compartment Syndrome etc.
Decompression Sickness
Problem Wounds, CRAO
Severe Anemia
Intracranial Abscess
Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections
Refractory Osteomyelitis
Delayed Radiation Injury
Compromized Grafts and Flaps
Acute Thermal Burn
ISS Hearing Loss  (ISSHL)

Investigational Conditions

Lyme Disease
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Shingles / Herpes Zoster
Headache
Calciphylaxis

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Livedoid Vasculopathy
Venous Stasis Ulcer
Pressure Ulcer
Scleroderma, Raynauds
Multiple Sclerosis
Type 1 Diabetes
Psoriasis
Arthritis
Pyoderma Gangenosum
Stroke
TBI and PTSD in Vets
Epilepsy

Post Concussion Syndrome
Alzheimer's Disease
Autism

Crohn's, Colitis
Peripheral Artery Disease
Erythromelalgia
CRPS, RSD
Peripheral Neuropathy

Degenerative Disc Disease

Fibromyalgia
Cancer
 (General)
Fractures

Glaucoma
Macular Degeneration
Macular Edema
Periodontal Disease
Dental Implants
BRONJ
Type 2 Diabetes


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