Understanding Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Vivianne Tawfik, MD, PhD, discusses complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), a mysterious form of chronic pain that arises after trauma or surgery on a limb. She gives an overview of this rare, but likely under-diagnosed, condition and highlights findings from her lab that point to immune system dysregulation as one possible driver. Vivianne Tawfik, MD, PhD, is Associate Professor and Vice-Chair of Research - Basic Science in the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine at Stanford University. Dr. Tawfik runs a clinically-informed basic science lab focused on the immune contribution to persistent pain while also caring for patients suffering from chronic pain. Want to know more? Ask Us. http://l.ead.me/ask-us The medical librarians at Stanford Health Library are here to help you find reliable information to answer your health-related questions. We use a variety of the most current, scientifically based resources to answer your specific questions and will send you a research packet tailored to you. This is a free service open to everyone. Take 5 minutes for yourself. Listen to free mindfulness and meditation resources including guided meditations to help ease pain, aid in healthful sleep, promote successful surgery, and more: http://l.ead.me/shl-mindfulness