Treatment of lower extremity reflex sympathetic dystrophy with continuous intrathecal morphine infusion

Appl Neurophysiol. 1987;50(1-6):425-6. doi: 10.1159/000100752.

Abstract

Continuous intrathecal morphine infusion has been used in 3 patients with refractory lower extremity reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndromes. Two patients have experienced prolonged significant benefit.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infusion Pumps
  • Injections, Spinal
  • Morphine / administration & dosage
  • Morphine / therapeutic use*
  • Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Morphine