Publication Name	World Journal of Orthopedics
Manuscript ID	126605
DOI	10.5312/wjo.126605
Country	United States

Category	Orthopedics
Manuscript Type	Minireviews
Article Title	Painful arthroplasty with disproportionate pain: Recognition and management of complex regional pain syndrome
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Stephanie O'Palko, Alexander Burbelo, Andrew Murphy and Matthew Bullock
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Corresponding Author	Alexander Burbelo, Research Fellow, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Marshall University, Joan C Edwards School of Medicine, 1600 Medical Center Drive - Suite G500, Huntington, WV 25701, United States. burbelo@marshall.edu
Key Words	Complex regional pain syndrome; Total knee arthroplasty; Total hip arthroplasty; Arthroplasty; Persistent postoperative pain; Painful arthroplasty; Sympathetic nerve block
Core Tip	Complex regional pain syndrome is an underrecognized cause of persistent pain after total hip and knee arthroplasty, with features that overlap with normal recovery, infection, and mechanical complications. This review provides a systematic diagnostic approach and clarifies that sympathetic nerve blocks offer only limited, temporary benefit.
Citation	O’Palko S, Burbelo A, Murphy A, Bullock M. Painful arthroplasty with disproportionate pain: Recognition and management of complex regional pain syndrome. World J Orthop 2026; In press DOI: https://doi.org/10.5312/wjo.126605
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Received	2026-08-10 02:47
Peer-Review Started	2026-08-10 02:48
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Return for Revision	2026-08-25 08:10
Revised	2026-08-30 20:36
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-10-12 03:05
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-10-12 10:19
Articles in Press	2026-10-12 10:19
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