Table 1.
Comparison of epidemiologic surveys for CRPS.5, 6, 7 *Data extrapolated from study. †Reported as highest incidence per decade ranges. ‡CRPS I only. ¶Reported as a percentage. CRPS, complex regional pain syndrome.
| Survey details | Sandroni and colleagues7 (2003) | Kim and colleagues5 (2018) | Ott and Maihofner6 (2018) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location of study | MN, USA | Korean National Health Insurance Database | Erlangen-Nuremberg regional area |
| Years surveyed | 1989–1999 | 2011–2015 | 1993–2014 |
| Number of cases surveyed | 85* | 74 349 | 1043 |
| Average age of onset (yr) | 46 | 70–79† | 50.1 |
| Incidence of CRPS 1:2 (percentage of total) | 87:13* | 63:37 | 88:12 |
| Incidence between female:male (per 100 000 person years) | 8.57:2.16‡ | 10.2:8.0 | 71:29¶ |
| Most common limb affected | Upper limb | Lower limb/pelvis | Upper limb |