This protocol addresses patients with Complex regional pain syndrome who have developed dystonia of the affected extremity — a movement disorder that compounds the underlying CRPS and introduces a distinct set of clinical challenges requiring targeted management.
Dystonia is a common movement disorder in CRPS and often requires treatment in its own right, separate from the broader CRPS regimen. It is itself painful and can further worsen pain by impeding tissue perfusion to the affected limb — making its control a clinically meaningful priority.
The protocol incorporates an oral medication with activity against dystonia, combined with a structured interdisciplinary functional restoration program. The specific agent, selection criteria, and full management algorithm are detailed in the complete structured regimen.
DOI: 10.1093/pm/pnac046