02/20/2026
New Research Sheds Light on CRPS Progression
A recent 1-year prospective study reveals that early functional disability, high BMI, and anxiety are stronger predictors of long-term complex regional pain syndrome ( ) outcomes than pain intensity itself.
- Most improvement happens in the first 3 months
- Patients with poor limb movement and high psychological distress are at higher risk for chronic disability
- Pain alone does not predict recovery
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Reference: Louis MH et al. Pain. 2026;167(2):396-413.