Despite clinical similarities there are significant differences between acute limb trauma and complex regional pain syndrome I (CRPS I)

@article{Birklein2001DespiteCS,
  title={Despite clinical similarities there are significant differences between acute limb trauma and complex regional pain syndrome I (CRPS I)},
  author={Frank Birklein and Wolfgang W F K{\"u}nzel and Nicole Sieweke},
  journal={Pain},
  year={2001},
  volume={93},
  pages={165-171}
}
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