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Raman P. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Post COVID-19 Vaccine Shot: An Autobiographical Case Report. Cureus 2021; 13:e20257. [PMID: 34926090 PMCID: PMC8654088 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.20257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a pathological exaggeration caused by trauma from injections and vaccine administration characterized by severe pain (often burning), hyperesthesia, allodynia, edema, vasomotor changes, decreased range of motion, hyperhidrosis, and trophic changes. It occurs at all ages with female predominance, and the incidence increases until late middle age. Hand and foot involvement is well recognized, and this may spread proximally. Treatment usually requires a multimodal approach, including medications and physical and cognitive therapy. Reports of CRPS after vaccination are rare. The incidence of CRPS post coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination is not yet reported. This case report describes my experience with deltoid hematoma, tennis elbow, and living with CRPS post COVID-19 vaccine shot, including the psychosocial adaptations I made in my day-to-day life.
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- Praveena Raman
- Oral Medicine and Radiology, Sathyabama Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, IND
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Kaplan H, Kirnap M, Güler E. Recurrent complex regional pain syndrome after minor hip surgery. JOURNAL OF ORTHOPEDICS, TRAUMATOLOGY AND REHABILITATION 2021. [DOI: 10.4103/jotr.jotr_8_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Hviid A, Thorsen NM, Valentiner-Branth P, Frisch M, Mølbak K. Association between quadrivalent human papillomavirus vaccination and selected syndromes with autonomic dysfunction in Danish females: population based, self-controlled, case series analysis. BMJ 2020; 370:m2930. [PMID: 32878745 PMCID: PMC7463169 DOI: 10.1136/bmj.m2930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the association between quadrivalent human papillomavirus vaccination and syndromes with autonomic dysfunction, such as chronic fatigue syndrome, complex regional pain syndrome, and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. DESIGN Population-based self-controlled case series. SETTING Information on human papillomavirus vaccinations and selected syndromes with autonomic dysfunction (chronic fatigue syndrome, complex regional pain syndrome, and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) identified using ICD-10 (international classification of diseases, revision 10) diagnostic codes from Danish nationwide registers. PARTICIPANTS 869 patients with autonomic dysfunction syndromes from a cohort of 1 375 737 Danish born female participants aged 10 to 44 years during 2007-16. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Self-controlled case series rate ratios (95% confidence intervals) of the composite outcome of chronic fatigue syndrome, complex regional pain syndrome, and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, adjusted for age and season, comparing female participants vaccinated and unvaccinated with the quadrivalent human papillomavirus vaccine. Chronic fatigue syndrome, complex regional pain syndrome, and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome were also considered separately in secondary analyses. RESULTS During 10 581 902 person years of follow-up, 869 female participants with syndromes of autonomic dysfunction (136 with chronic fatigue syndrome, 535 with complex regional pain syndrome, and 198 with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) were identified. Quadrivalent human papillomavirus vaccination did not statistically significantly increase the rate of a composite outcome of all syndromes with autonomic dysfunction in a 365 day risk period following vaccination (rate ratio 0.99, 95% confidence interval 0.74 to 1.32) or the rate of any individual syndrome in the risk period (chronic fatigue syndrome (0.38, 0.13 to 1.09), complex regional pain syndrome (1.31, 0.91 to 1.90), or postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (0.86, 0.48 to 1.54)). CONCLUSIONS When vaccination is introduced, adverse events could occur in close temporal relation to the vaccine purely by chance. These results do not support a causal association between quadrivalent human papillomavirus vaccination and chronic fatigue syndrome, complex regional pain syndrome, or postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, either individually or as a composite outcome. An increased risk of up to 32% cannot be formally excluded, but the statistical power of the study suggests that a larger increase in the rate of any syndrome associated with vaccination is unlikely.
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- Anders Hviid
- Department of Epidemiology Research, Statens Serum Institut, Artillerivej 5, 2300 Copenhagen S, Denmark
- Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Epidemiology Research, Statens Serum Institut, Artillerivej 5, 2300 Copenhagen S, Denmark
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- Department of Epidemiology Research, Statens Serum Institut, Artillerivej 5, 2300 Copenhagen S, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Centre for Sexology Research, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Division of Infectious Diseases Preparedness, Statens Serum Institut, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
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Vielot NA, Becker-Dreps S. Hazard of complex regional pain syndrome following human papillomavirus vaccination among adolescent girls in the United States: a case-cohort analysis of insurance claims data. Expert Opin Drug Saf 2019; 19:107-112. [PMID: 31674255 DOI: 10.1080/14740338.2020.1688299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Objectives: Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) cases have followed human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination, but no causal link has been established.Methods: Using insurance claims, the authors observed unvaccinated 11-year-old girls for CRPS diagnoses. The authors used time-dependent Cox regression to identify health-related CRPS predictors using diagnosis codes. Next, the authors identified HPV vaccinations using procedural codes. HPV vaccination and CRPS predictors were considered time-dependent covariates to estimated adjusted hazard ratios (HR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) for CRPS, 30, 90, and 180-days post-vaccination.Results: 1,232,572 girls received 563 unique CRPS diagnoses. In a 10% sub-cohort of 123,981 girls accounting for potential confounders and predisposing risk factors (i.e. injury, infection, mental illness, primary care use), CRPS hazard was not significantly elevated 30 days (HR: 0.90, 95% CI: 0.46, 1.73), 90 days (HR: 1.17, 95% CI: 0.83, 1.65), or 180-days post-vaccination (HR: 1.11, 95% CI: 0.83, 1.47).Conclusion: The results support the safety and continued administration of HPV vaccines to adolescents.
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- Nadja A Vielot
- Department of Family Medicine, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.,Department of Epidemiology, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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Huygen F, Verschueren K, McCabe C, Stegmann JU, Zima J, Mahaux O, Van Holle L, Angelo MG. Investigating Reports of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: An Analysis of HPV-16/18-Adjuvanted Vaccine Post-Licensure Data. EBioMedicine 2015; 2:1114-21. [PMID: 26501109 PMCID: PMC4587999 DOI: 10.1016/j.ebiom.2015.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2015] [Revised: 06/30/2015] [Accepted: 07/01/2015] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic pain disorder that typically follows trauma or surgery. Suspected CRPS reported after vaccination with human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines led to temporary suspension of proactive recommendation of HPV vaccination in Japan. We investigated the potential CRPS signal in relation to HPV-16/18-adjuvanted vaccine (Cervarix®) by database review of CRPS cases with independent expert confirmation; a disproportionality analysis and analyses of temporality; an observed versus expected analysis using published background incidence rates; systematic reviews of aggregate safety data, and a literature review. The analysis included 17 case reports of CRPS: 10 from Japan (0.14/100,000 doses distributed) and seven from the United Kingdom (0.08/100,000). Five cases were considered by independent experts to be confirmed CRPS. Quantitative analyses did not suggest an association between CRPS and HPV-16/18-adjuvanted vaccine. Observed CRPS incidence after HPV-16/18 vaccination was statistically significantly below expected rates. Systematic database reviews using search terms varying in specificity and sensitivity did not identify new cases. No CRPS was reported during clinical development and no unexpected results found in the literature. There is not sufficient evidence to suggest an increased risk of developing CRPS following vaccination with HPV-16/18-adjuvanted vaccine. Post-licensure safety surveillance confirms the acceptable benefit-risk of HPV-16/18 vaccination. GSK investigated a potential safety signal after suspected CRPS cases were reported following HPV vaccination in Japan Little is known of CRPS. We used database reviews and statistical methods to maximise case detection and reduce uncertainty There is not sufficient evidence to suggest an increased risk of CRPS following HPV-16/18-adjuvanted vaccine
In 2013 the Japanese health authority temporarily suspended proactive recommendation of HPV vaccination after reports of a chronic pain condition (CRPS) in Japan. GSK, who manufactures one of the two available HPV vaccines (Cervarix®), investigated this potential safety issue by reviewing its safety database for all cases of CRPS ever reported after HPV vaccination, and by various statistical analyses. None of the reviews or analyses suggested a safety concern. The observed rate of CRPS after vaccination was lower than what might be expected by chance. At this time there is not enough evidence to suggest that Cervarix® causes CRPS.
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- Frank Huygen
- Center for Pain Medicine, Erasmus MC, University Hospital, Rotterdam 3000CA, The Netherlands
- Corresponding author at: Center for Pain Medicine, Erasmus MC, University Hospital, PO Box 2040, Rotterdam 3000CA, The Netherlands.
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- Safety Evaluation and Risk Management, GSK Vaccines, 20 Avenue Fleming, B-1300 Wavre, Belgium
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- Bath Centre for Pain Services, Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases, Bath, BA1 1RL, United Kingdom
- University of the West of England, Bristol, BS16 1DD, United Kingdom
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- Vaccines Clinical Safety and Pharmacovigilance, GSK Vaccines, 20 Avenue Fleming, B-1300 Wavre, Belgium
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- Safety Evaluation and Risk Management, GSK Vaccines, 20 Avenue Fleming, B-1300 Wavre, Belgium
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- Vaccines Safety and Research Group, GSK Vaccines, 20 Avenue Fleming, B-1300 Wavre, Belgium
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- Vaccines Safety and Research Group, GSK Vaccines, 20 Avenue Fleming, B-1300 Wavre, Belgium
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- Safety Evaluation and Risk Management, GSK Vaccines, 20 Avenue Fleming, B-1300 Wavre, Belgium
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Kinoshita T, Abe RT, Hineno A, Tsunekawa K, Nakane S, Ikeda SI. Peripheral sympathetic nerve dysfunction in adolescent Japanese girls following immunization with the human papillomavirus vaccine. Intern Med 2014; 53:2185-200. [PMID: 25274229 DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.53.3133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 94] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the causes of neurological manifestations in girls immunized with the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. METHODS During the past nine months, 44 girls visited us complaining of several symptoms after HPV vaccination. Four patients with other proven disorders were excluded, and the remaining forty subjects were enrolled in this study. RESULTS The age at initial vaccination ranged from 11 to 17 years, and the average incubation period after the first dose of the vaccine was 5.47±5.00 months. Frequent manifestations included headaches, general fatigue, coldness of the legs, limb pain and weakness. The skin temperature examined in 28 girls with limb symptoms exhibited a slight decrease in the fingers (30.4±2.6 °C) and a moderate decrease in the toes (27.1±3.7 °C). Digital plethysmograms revealed a reduced height of the waves, especially in the toes. The limb symptoms of four girls were compatible with the Japanese clinical diagnostic criteria for complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), while those in the other 14 girls were consistent with foreign diagnostic criteria for CRPS. The Schellong test identified eight patients with orthostatic hypotension and four patients with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. The girls with orthostatic intolerance and CRPS commonly experienced transient violent tremors and persistent asthenia. Electron-microscopic examinations of the intradermal nerves showed an abnormal pathology in the unmyelinated fibers in two of the three girls examined. CONCLUSION The symptoms observed in this study can be explained by abnormal peripheral sympathetic responses. The most common previous diagnosis in the studied girls was psychosomatic disease. The social problems of the study participants remained unresolved in that the severely disabled girls stopped going to school.
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- Tomomi Kinoshita
- Department of Medicine (Neurology and Rheumatology), Shinshu University School of Medicine, Japan
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[Please don't hurt me!: a plea against invasive procedures in children and adolescents with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)]. Schmerz 2013; 26:389-95. [PMID: 22669356 DOI: 10.1007/s00482-012-1164-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS; formerly known as Morbus Sudeck/reflex dystrophy) is diagnosed in children and adolescents, but the clinical presentation is often atypical. Unfortunately, potentially harmful, invasive treatments are used in pediatric patients. PATIENTS AND METHODS A retrospective chart study of pediatric chronic pain patients with CRPS was performed. RESULTS Over the course of 6 years, 37 (35 girls) children and adolescents took part in a multidisciplinary chronic pain inpatient program. At admission, patients took on average 4.4 (range 1-10) different medications and 29 different pharmaceuticals were used overall. Prior to admission, invasive pain treatments were performed without success in 16 of the children (43%). At least 13 children received two or more invasive treatments. Although sympathetic blocks were most prevalent, operations and regional anesthesia were also used. CONCLUSION Despite a lack of evidence for invasive procedures, these continue to be used in children and adolescents with CRPS, who later respond positively to conventional treatment. The English full-text version of this article is available at SpringerLink (under "Supplemental").
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Kwun BS, Park JW, Lee HJ, Kim AS, Ryu GH. Complex regional pain syndrome by vaccination: a case of complex regional pain syndrome after vaccination of influenza A(H1N1). Pediatr Int 2012; 54:e4-6. [PMID: 22631589 DOI: 10.1111/j.1442-200x.2011.03526.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- Bum Sun Kwun
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, College of Medicine, Dongguk University, Gyeongju, Republic of Korea
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Neuropathic pain is relatively uncommon in children. Although some syndromes closely resemble those found in adults, the incidence and course of the condition can vary substantially in children, depending on developmental status and contextual factors. There are some neuropathic pain syndromes that are rare and relatively unique to the pediatric population. This article discusses the array of neuropathic pain conditions in children and available treatment strategies. Data are limited by small numbers and few randomized controlled trials. Research and clinical implications are discussed.
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- Gary A Walco
- Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital, WA 98105, USA.
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Miao EY. Algodystrophy treated with needle-free electroacupuncture and raw Chinese herbal decoction: a case report and review of literature. J Altern Complement Med 2009; 15:1131-4. [PMID: 19785531 DOI: 10.1089/acm.2009.0121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) is a serious and potentially disabling condition and is a very complex syndrome, which consists of pain maintained by the sympathetic nervous system. There have been no data present demonstrating that this condition can be treated with electroacupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine effectively. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to present a case treated by electroacupuncture and Chinese herbal decoction successfully. Patient data: A young Australian woman, who presented with the symptoms of severe swollen left foot, foot pain, swollen ankle and ankle pain, and lower-extremity RSDs, was the subject of the treatment. METHOD A needle-free electroacupuncture method was applied to the affected meridian region. An individually designed Chinese herbal decoction was used for a coordinated approach. RESULTS Noticeable progress occurred within 2 weeks of the treatment, and 1.5-2 months later, the patient could walk without crutches. A full recovery occurred after a further 2 weeks. OUTCOME MEASUREMENT The outcome measurement was change in pain score and swollen status (severity of swollenness), as well as function restoration. CONCLUSIONS There are no published articles showing the efficiency and safety of this needle-free acupuncture and herbal medicine treatment regimen. Therefore, an accumulation of similar clinical cases or further research is needed to evaluate this particular treatment method.
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- Marissa de Mos
- Erasmus University Medical Center, Pharmaco-epidemiology Unit, Departments of Medical Informatics and Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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An GY, Han KR, Lee HT, Kim YS, Kim C. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome followed by Artery and Vein Puncture - A report of 2 cases -. Korean J Pain 2007. [DOI: 10.3344/kjp.2007.20.1.66] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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- Gyu Yul An
- Pain Clinic, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Ajou University Hospital, College of Medicine, Ajou University, Suwon, Korea
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- Pain Clinic, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Ajou University Hospital, College of Medicine, Ajou University, Suwon, Korea
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- Pain Clinic, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Ajou University Hospital, College of Medicine, Ajou University, Suwon, Korea
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- Pain Clinic, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Ajou University Hospital, College of Medicine, Ajou University, Suwon, Korea
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- Pain Clinic, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Ajou University Hospital, College of Medicine, Ajou University, Suwon, Korea
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Connelly M, Schanberg L. Latest developments in the assessment and management of chronic musculoskeletal pain syndromes in children. Curr Opin Rheumatol 2006; 18:496-502. [PMID: 16896289 DOI: 10.1097/01.bor.0000240361.32089.97] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW As many as 25% of new patients in pediatric rheumatology clinics present with idiopathic chronic pain and recent data suggest the prevalence of these conditions is increasing. Knowledge of the latest developments in assessment and treatment is critical for providing optimal clinical care. This review summarizes advances published in the past year forwarding our understanding of chronic musculoskeletal pain syndromes in children. RECENT FINDINGS Research has recently focused on the impairment associated with chronic pain syndromes in children, issues impacting the diagnosis of these conditions, and the efficacy of pharmacological and psychosocial treatments. No diagnostic criteria have been developed for specific chronic pain syndromes in children; however, data from several studies substantiate the need for thorough assessment of the child and family in multiple domains. In addition, studies have expanded both pharmacologic and psychosocial treatment options for children with these syndromes. SUMMARY Despite a growing body of research on chronic pain syndromes in children, there are no established standards of care. Data continues to support an interdisciplinary approach for effectively assessing and managing these conditions.
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- Mark Connelly
- Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710, USA
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