Visual illusions modulate body perception disturbance and pain in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: A randomized trial.

Jennifer S LewisRoger NewportGordon TaylorMike SmithCandida S McCabe

Published in: European journal of pain (London, England) (2021)

Visual bodily illusions that change the shape and appearance of the painful CRPS hand to that desired by the patient result in a rapid amelioration of pain and body perception disturbance in people with longstanding CRPS. These findings highlight the future potential of this drug-free approach in the treatment of refractory CRPS.

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