The symptoms of complex regional pain syndrome include intense burning pains in the hands and feet.
Sadly, there is still much we don't know about complex regional pain syndrome, or CRPS, including how many New Zealanders have it and exactly how to help those that do.
Researchers and clinicians are calling for a national registry to be established so we can collect data and learn more about treatment pathways.
Dr Bronwyn Lennox Thompson recently authored an article on the issue, she talks to Jesse.
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