Bilaterally reduced intraepidermal nerve fiber density on unilateral SRPS

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Recently Cork hosted the specialist interest group of the IASP world conference on CRPS.It was the largest gather ever of specialists in this field with 240 delegates from 20 different countries in attendance.Chaired by Dr Dominic Hegarty (Consultant in Pain Management & Neuromodulation) the theme of the conference was "Working together to succeed."Dr Hegarty explains that "The conference focused on the role of multidisciplinary team management and the importance of partnership to help identify, treat and understand the nature of this disabling pain condition."Under the guidance of Dr Lone Knsuden (Scientific Committee Chair) and the late Prof. Roberto Pervez an excellent programme was developed.High-calibre international speakers, excellent networking opportunities and a range of cutting-edge demonstrations ensured that this conference was a huge success.In particular the conference dealt with several important areas including Prof. Lorimer Moseley (University of South Australia) on the ability of using Brain Training in CRPS.The aspect of Spatial Neglect and Chronic CRPS, was addressed by Prof Andre Mouraux, (Belgium), while Prof Lance McCracken (London) considered the evidence for Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and the influence it has on outcomes in CRPS.The potential for Graded Motor Imagery to "rewire" the brain was presented by Prof Tim Beames (UK).Dr Jenny Lewis (Bath, UK) presented her research on Body Perception Disturbance in CRPS and this was followed by very challenging research on the where the physical limits of pain are in CRPS by Prof Van Dongen (Netherlands).Prof Candy McCabe (Bath, UK) summarised the lessons of 30 years of experience to advise on designing the "perfect" MDT team and this was illustrated by the combined work of the Walton Centre Liverpool and the experience of the team at the Cork CRPS Forum.Dr A. Goebel (Liverpool, Chair SIG CRPS) led a fascinating and highly engaging debate on the concerns of amputation as a line of treatment for persistent CRPS pain.Pain medicine in Cork has a strong partnership with Tyndall National Institute, UCC, and this was underlined when Dr Hegarty and Dr Paul Galvin (Tyndall National Institute, UCC) co-chaired a fascinating session focusing on the role of technology in the diagnosis and therapy strategies for the future.Prof Slavin (Chicago) and Prof. Hugyen (Netherlands) emphasized the potential in this area.Discussion on the development of new novel pharmacological based treatment will depend on greater understanding of the bioscience and here too exciting new options are emerging.Another first for the local organising committee was the inclusion of a poster and oral presentation section.There were 24 exciting new projects presented.This was so successful it has already been proposed for the next CRPS meeting in Italy in 2019.

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