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Amputation for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type 1

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: 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.

Source: Ochsner Journal

DOI: 10.31486/toj.25.0107

Authors: Kimberley Teo, Siang Naik, Kathy Stiller

Institutions: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Royal Adelaide Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Pain Management and Treatment

Subfield: Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7165777628