Abstract
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome is characterized by regional pain that is disproportionate
to the triggering event, with no distribution to dermatomes, a tendency towards chronicity,
and dysfunction. This narrative review proposes an update of criteria for diagnosis
and management of the syndrome, providing information on epidemiology, etiology, and
pathophysiology. We base our information on systematic and narrative reviews, as well
as guidelines published in recent years, aiming to facilitate diagnostic suspicion
and provide a broad overview of therapeutic possibilities.
Keywords
chronic pain - complex regional pain syndrome - hyperalgesia
