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- Maaike Dirckx, George Groeneweg, Paul L A van Daele, Dirk L Stronks, and Frank J P M Huygen.
- Center for Pain Medicine, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
- Pain Pract. 2013 Nov 1;13(8):599-603.
AbstractThere is convincing evidence that inflammation plays a pivotal role in the pathophysiology of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). Besides inflammation, central sensitization is also an important phenomenon. Mast cells are known to be involved in the inflammatory process of CRPS and also play a role (at least partially) in the process of central sensitization. In the development of a more mechanism-based treatment, influencing the activity of mast cells might be important in the treatment of CRPS. We describe the rationale for using medication that counteracts the effects of mast cells in the treatment of CRPS.© 2013 The Authors Pain Practice © 2013 World Institute of Pain.
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