Long-term relief of CRPS-associated limb dystonia with ketamine infusion.
| Authors | AlZahrani Abdulrahman, Weber-Adrian Danielle, Ong May C |
|---|---|
| Journal | BMJ Case Rep |
| Published | 2026 Mar 19 |
| PMID | 41856690 |
| DOI | 10.1136/bcr-2025-269687 |
| Source | PubMed |
| Digest | Digest #2 |
Abstract
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) with associated dystonia is a severely debilitating condition often refractory to conventional management. We present a case report of three patients with chronic, treatment-refractory CRPS-related limb dystonia. Patients were treated with multiday intravenous ketamine infusions (target dose 30 mg/hour) every 3-6 months, supplemented with oral ketamine troches. This treatment protocol resulted in the complete resolution of dystonia in two patients and signif...