Glucocorticoid treatment in patients with complex regional pain syndrome: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

The pathophysiology of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is multifactorial, with an exaggerated inflammatory response being the most prominent. Treatment for CRPS is carried out according to the presenting pathophysiological mechanism. Anti-inflammatory treatment with glucocorticoids is therefore an option. The aim of this study was to systematically review the efficacy of glucocorticoids in CRPS.

Databases and data treatment

Embase, Medline, Web of Science and Google Scholar were systematically searched for articles focusing on glucocorticoid treatment and CRPS. Screening based on title and abstract was followed by full-text reading (including reference lists) to determine the final set of relevant articles. Bias was assessed using the revised C

SUBMITTER: van den Berg C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9826269 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature