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Sertakova A.V.

Razumovsky Saratov State Medical University;
Research Institute of Traumatology, Orthopedics and Neurosurgery of the Razumovsky Saratov State Medical University

Galashina E.A.

Razumovsky Saratov State Medical University

Afanasieva G.A.

Razumovsky Saratov State Medical University

Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS): pathophysiological aspects

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Sertakova A.V., Galashina E.A., Afanasieva G.A.

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Journal: Russian Journal of Pain. 2025;23(3): 82‑92

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To cite this article:

Sertakova AV, Galashina EA, Afanasieva GA. Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS): pathophysiological aspects. Russian Journal of Pain. 2025;23(3):82‑92. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/pain20252303182

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