Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)

No. CRPS can be difficult to diagnose, and other pain generators may mimic or contribute to similar symptoms. Evaluation focuses on confirming the diagnosis and identifying what else may be driving the pain.

A prior diagnosis is important, but it should still be reviewed in context. At Alypos, the goal is to understand whether CRPS fully explains your symptoms or whether additional nerve, joint, tendon, or soft tissue contributors are present.

Ketamine therapy may be considered for carefully selected patients with refractory CRPS or central sensitization. It is not appropriate for every patient and is recommended only after physician evaluation.

Yes, sympathetic blocks may be considered when the clinical findings suggest an autonomic component to the pain. Treatment decisions are individualized rather than protocol driven.

Regenerative treatment is not used as a generic CRPS treatment. It may be considered only when a specific structural pain generator is identified, such as joint, tendon, ligament, or soft tissue pathology.

Care begins with physician-performed evaluation. The goal is to identify the pain generator and understand the mechanisms contributing to persistent symptoms before recommending treatment.