Strontium Ranelate Might be a Therapeutic Option for Treatment of CRPS
Malgorzata Brunner-Palka
Department of Internal Medicine VI, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria.
Manfred Herold *
Department of Internal Medicine VI, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
The postmenopausal osteoporosis of a 66-year-old female with long lasting end stage complex regional pain syndrome on the right hand was treated with strontium ranelate 2 grams daily. After few weeks of treatment an impressive improvement of pain and immobility of the right hand occurred.
Keywords: Strontium ranelate, CRPS, complex regional pain syndrome, Sudeck's atrophy, algodystrophy