# Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § A.1 — Medical Care {#a.1}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § A.1*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=9>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ A.1 — Medical Care** · page 9 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § A.2 — Rendering Of Medical Services {#a.2}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § A.2*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=9>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ A.2 — Rendering Of Medical Services** · page 9 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § A.3 — Positive Patient Response {#a.3}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § A.3*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=9>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ A.3 — Positive Patient Response** · page 9 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § A.4 — Re-Evaluate Treatment {#a.4}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § A.4*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=9>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ A.4 — Re-Evaluate Treatment** · page 9 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § A.5 — Education {#a.5}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § A.5*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=9>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ A.5 — Education** · pages 9–10 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § A.6 — Acuity {#a.6}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § A.6*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=10>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ A.6 — Acuity** · page 10 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § A.7 — Initial Evaluation {#a.7}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § A.7*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=10>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ A.7 — Initial Evaluation** · page 10 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § A.8 — Diagnostic Time Frames {#a.8}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § A.8*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=10>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ A.8 — Diagnostic Time Frames** · page 10 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § A.9 — Treatment Time Frames {#a.9}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § A.9*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=10>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ A.9 — Treatment Time Frames** · page 10 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § A.10 — Delayed Recovery {#a.10}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § A.10*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=10>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ A.10 — Delayed Recovery** · page 10 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § A.11 — Active Interventions {#a.11}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § A.11*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=10>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ A.11 — Active Interventions** · pages 10–11 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § A.12 — Active Therapeutic Exercise Program {#a.12}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § A.12*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=11>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ A.12 — Active Therapeutic Exercise Program** · page 11 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § A.13 — Diagnostic Imaging And Testing Procedures {#a.13}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § A.13*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=11>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ A.13 — Diagnostic Imaging And Testing Procedures** · page 11 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § A.14 — Surgical Interventions {#a.14}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § A.14*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=11>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ A.14 — Surgical Interventions** · pages 11–12 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § A.15 — Pre-Authorization {#a.15}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § A.15*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=12>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ A.15 — Pre-Authorization** · page 12 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § A.16 — Psychological/Psychiatric Evaluations {#a.16}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § A.16*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=12>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ A.16 — Psychological/Psychiatric Evaluations** · pages 12–13 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § A.17 — Personality/Psychological/Psychosocial Intervention {#a.17}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § A.17*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=13>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ A.17 — Personality/Psychological/Psychosocial Intervention** · page 13 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § A.18 — Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) {#a.18}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § A.18*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=13>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ A.18 — Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE)** · pages 13–14 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § A.19 — Return To Work {#a.19}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § A.19*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=14>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ A.19 — Return To Work** · page 14 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § A.20 — Job Site Evaluation {#a.20}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § A.20*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=14>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ A.20 — Job Site Evaluation** · pages 14–15 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § A.21 — Guideline Recommendations and Medical Evidence {#a.21}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § A.21*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=15>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ A.21 — Guideline Recommendations and Medical Evidence** · page 15 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § A.22 — Experimental/Investigational Treatment {#a.22}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § A.22*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=15>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ A.22 — Experimental/Investigational Treatment** · page 15 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § A.23 — Injured Workers As Patients {#a.23}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § A.23*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=15>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ A.23 — Injured Workers As Patients** · page 15 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § A.24 — Scope Of Practice {#a.24}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § A.24*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=15>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ A.24 — Scope Of Practice** · pages 15–16 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § B.1 — CRPS Diagnostic Criteria {#b.1}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § B.1*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=16>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ B.1 — CRPS Diagnostic Criteria** · pages 16–18 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § D.1 — Red Flags {#d.1}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § D.1*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=18>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ D.1 — Red Flags** · pages 18–20 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § D.2 — Symptoms and Signs May Include {#d.2}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § D.2*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=20>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ D.2 — Symptoms and Signs May Include** · pages 20–21 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § D.3 — History {#d.3}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § D.3*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=21>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ D.3 — History** · page 21 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § D.4 — Physical Examination {#d.4}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § D.4*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=21>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ D.4 — Physical Examination** · pages 21–24 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § E.1 — Palliate or Rehabilitate {#e.1}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § E.1*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=24>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ E.1 — Palliate or Rehabilitate** · pages 24–25 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § E.2 — Psychological Issues {#e.2}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § E.2*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=25>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ E.2 — Psychological Issues** · pages 25–26 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § F.1 — Psychological Evaluation for CRPS Patients {#f.1}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § F.1*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=27>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ F.1 — Psychological Evaluation for CRPS Patients** · page 27 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § F.2 — Laboratory Tests for Peripheral Neuropathic Pain {#f.2}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § F.2*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=27>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ F.2 — Laboratory Tests for Peripheral Neuropathic Pain** · page 27 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § F.3 — Antibodies for Diagnosing Chronic Pain with Suspicion of Rheumatological Disorder {#f.3}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § F.3*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=27>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ F.3 — Antibodies for Diagnosing Chronic Pain with Suspicion of Rheumatological Disorder** · page 27 of the guideline.

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---

## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § F.4 — Antibodies to Confirm Specific Rheumatological Disorders {#f.4}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § F.4*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=28>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ F.4 — Antibodies to Confirm Specific Rheumatological Disorders** · page 28 of the guideline.

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---

## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § F.4.a — Diverse Array of Antibody Level {#f.4.a}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § F.4.a*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=28>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ F.4.a — Diverse Array of Antibody Level** · page 28 of the guideline.

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---

## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § F.5 — Electrodiagnostic Studies (“EDS”, e.g. Nerve Condiction Velocities and Needle Electromyelography) {#f.5}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § F.5*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=28>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ F.5 — Electrodiagnostic Studies (“EDS”, e.g. Nerve Condiction Velocities and Needle Electromyelography)** · page 28 of the guideline.

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § F.6 — Autonomic Nervous System and Respiration (ANSAR) Testing {#f.6}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § F.6*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=28>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ F.6 — Autonomic Nervous System and Respiration (ANSAR) Testing** · page 28 of the guideline.

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---

## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § F.7 — Bone Scanning for Diagnosing CRPS (Triple-Phase) {#f.7}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § F.7*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=28>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ F.7 — Bone Scanning for Diagnosing CRPS (Triple-Phase)** · pages 28–29 of the guideline.

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---

## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § F.8 — X-rays for Diagnosing CRPS {#f.8}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § F.8*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=29>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ F.8 — X-rays for Diagnosing CRPS** · page 29 of the guideline.

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § F.9 — Non-specific Inflammatory Markers for Screening for Inflammatory Disorders {#f.9}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § F.9*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=29>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ F.9 — Non-specific Inflammatory Markers for Screening for Inflammatory Disorders** · page 29 of the guideline.

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § F.10 — Cytokine Tests for Diagnosing CRPS {#f.10}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § F.10*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=29>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ F.10 — Cytokine Tests for Diagnosing CRPS** · page 29 of the guideline.

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---

## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § F.11 — Surface EMG for Diagnosing CRPS {#f.11}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § F.11*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=29>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ F.11 — Surface EMG for Diagnosing CRPS** · page 29 of the guideline.

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---

## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § F.12 — Functional MRIs for Diagnosing CRPS {#f.12}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § F.12*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=29>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ F.12 — Functional MRIs for Diagnosing CRPS** · page 29 of the guideline.

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § F.13 — Local Anesthetic Injections for Diagnosing CRPS {#f.13}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § F.13*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=30>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ F.13 — Local Anesthetic Injections for Diagnosing CRPS** · page 30 of the guideline.

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § F.14 — QSART for Diagnosing CRPS {#f.14}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § F.14*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=30>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ F.14 — QSART for Diagnosing CRPS** · page 30 of the guideline.

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---

## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § F.15 — SPECT/PET for Diagnosing CRPS {#f.15}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § F.15*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=30>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ F.15 — SPECT/PET for Diagnosing CRPS** · page 30 of the guideline.

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § F.16 — Thermography for Diagnosing CRPS {#f.16}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § F.16*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=30>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ F.16 — Thermography for Diagnosing CRPS** · pages 30–31 of the guideline.

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § G.1 — Initial Care {#g.1}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § G.1*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=31>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ G.1 — Initial Care** · pages 31–32 of the guideline.

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § G.2 — Activities and Activity Alteration {#g.2}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § G.2*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=32>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ G.2 — Activities and Activity Alteration** · pages 32–33 of the guideline.

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § G.3 — Work Activities {#g.3}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § G.3*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=33>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ G.3 — Work Activities** · pages 33–36 of the guideline.

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § H.1 — Specific Treatment Interventions {#h.1}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § H.1*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=36>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ H.1 — Specific Treatment Interventions** · pages 36–37 of the guideline.

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § I.1.a — Bed Rest for CRPS {#i.1.a}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § I.1.a*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=37>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ I.1.a — Bed Rest for CRPS** · page 37 of the guideline.

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § I.1.b — Aerobic Exercise for CRPS {#i.1.b}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § I.1.b*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=37>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ I.1.b — Aerobic Exercise for CRPS** · page 37 of the guideline.

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § I.1.c — Strengthening Exercises for CRPS {#i.1.c}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § I.1.c*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=38>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ I.1.c — Strengthening Exercises for CRPS** · page 38 of the guideline.

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § I.1.d — Stretching Exercises for CRPS {#i.1.d}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § I.1.d*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=38>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ I.1.d — Stretching Exercises for CRPS** · pages 38–39 of the guideline.

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § I.1.e — Mirror Therapy and Guided Imagery for CRPS {#i.1.e}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § I.1.e*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=39>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ I.1.e — Mirror Therapy and Guided Imagery for CRPS** · page 39 of the guideline.

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § I.1.f — Aquatic Therapy for CRPS {#i.1.f}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § I.1.f*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=39>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ I.1.f — Aquatic Therapy for CRPS** · page 39 of the guideline.

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § I.1.g — Desensitization Techniques for CRPS {#i.1.g}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § I.1.g*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=39>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ I.1.g — Desensitization Techniques for CRPS** · pages 39–40 of the guideline.

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § I.1.h — Yoga for CRPS {#i.1.h}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § I.1.h*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=40>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ I.1.h — Yoga for CRPS** · page 40 of the guideline.

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § J.1 — Oral NSAIDs {#j.1}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § J.1*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=40>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ J.1 — Oral NSAIDs** · page 40 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § J.2 — Acetaminophen for CRPS {#j.2}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § J.2*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=40>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ J.2 — Acetaminophen for CRPS** · pages 40–41 of the guideline.

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § J.3 — Intravenous NSAIDs for CRPS {#j.3}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § J.3*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=41>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ J.3 — Intravenous NSAIDs for CRPS** · page 41 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § J.4 — Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor Anti-depressants for CRPS {#j.4}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § J.4*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=41>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ J.4 — Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor Anti-depressants for CRPS** · page 41 of the guideline.

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § J.5 — Duloxetine for CRPS {#j.5}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § J.5*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=41>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ J.5 — Duloxetine for CRPS** · pages 41–42 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § J.6 — Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs), Bupropion, or Trazodone for CRPS {#j.6}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § J.6*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=42>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ J.6 — Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs), Bupropion, or Trazodone for CRPS** · page 42 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

---

## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § J.7 — Antipsychotics for CRPS or CRPS-Related Neuropathic Pain {#j.7}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § J.7*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=42>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ J.7 — Antipsychotics for CRPS or CRPS-Related Neuropathic Pain** · page 42 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

---

## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § J.8 — Anti-Convulsant Agents for CRPS {#j.8}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § J.8*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=42>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ J.8 — Anti-Convulsant Agents for CRPS** · page 42 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

---

## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § J.9 — Gabapentin / Pregabalin (Short Term) for CRPS {#j.9}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § J.9*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=42>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ J.9 — Gabapentin / Pregabalin (Short Term) for CRPS** · pages 42–43 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

---

## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § J.10 — Bisphosphonates for CRPS {#j.10}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § J.10*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=43>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ J.10 — Bisphosphonates for CRPS** · page 43 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

---

## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § J.11 — Calcitonin for CRPS {#j.11}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § J.11*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=43>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ J.11 — Calcitonin for CRPS** · page 43 of the guideline.

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---

## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § J.12 — Clonidine for CRPS {#j.12}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § J.12*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=43>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ J.12 — Clonidine for CRPS** · pages 43–44 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § J.12.a — Intravenous Regional Anesthesia with Clonidine for Preventive {#j.12.a}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § J.12.a*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=44>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ J.12.a — Intravenous Regional Anesthesia with Clonidine for Preventive** · page 44 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

---

## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § J.13 — Oral Glucocorticosteroids for CRPS {#j.13}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § J.13*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=44>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ J.13 — Oral Glucocorticosteroids for CRPS** · page 44 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

---

## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § J.14 — Intrathecal Glucocorticosteroids for CRPS {#j.14}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § J.14*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=44>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ J.14 — Intrathecal Glucocorticosteroids for CRPS** · pages 44–45 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

---

## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § J.15 — Ketamine Infusion for CRPS {#j.15}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § J.15*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=45>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ J.15 — Ketamine Infusion for CRPS** · page 45 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

---

## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § J.16 — Ketanserin for CRPS {#j.16}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § J.16*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=45>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ J.16 — Ketanserin for CRPS** · page 45 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

---

## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § J.17 — Magnesium Sulfate for CRPS {#j.17}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § J.17*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=45>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ J.17 — Magnesium Sulfate for CRPS** · page 45 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

---

## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § J.18 — NMDA Receptor/Antagonists for CRPS {#j.18}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § J.18*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=45>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ J.18 — NMDA Receptor/Antagonists for CRPS** · page 45 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

---

## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § J.19 — Muscle Relaxants for CRPS {#j.19}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § J.19*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=45>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ J.19 — Muscle Relaxants for CRPS** · page 45 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § J.20 — Thalidomide and Lenalidomide for CRPS {#j.20}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § J.20*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=45>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ J.20 — Thalidomide and Lenalidomide for CRPS** · page 45 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § J.21 — Capsicum Creams for CRPS {#j.21}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § J.21*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=45>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ J.21 — Capsicum Creams for CRPS** · page 45 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § J.22 — DMSO for CRPS {#j.22}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § J.22*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=45>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ J.22 — DMSO for CRPS** · pages 45–46 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § J.23 — N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) for CRPS {#j.23}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § J.23*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=46>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ J.23 — N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) for CRPS** · page 46 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § J.24 — EMLA Cream for CRPS {#j.24}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § J.24*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=46>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ J.24 — EMLA Cream for CRPS** · page 46 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § J.25 — Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha Blockers for CRPS {#j.25}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § J.25*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=46>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ J.25 — Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha Blockers for CRPS** · page 46 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § J.26 — Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) for CRPS {#j.26}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § J.26*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=46>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ J.26 — Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) for CRPS** · page 46 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § J.27 — Vitamin C for Prevention of CRPS in Patients with Distal {#j.27}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § J.27*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=47>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ J.27 — Vitamin C for Prevention of CRPS in Patients with Distal** · page 47 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § J.28 — Mannitol for Treatment of CRPS {#j.28}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § J.28*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=47>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ J.28 — Mannitol for Treatment of CRPS** · page 47 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § K.1 — Hyperbaric Oxygen for CRPS {#k.1}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § K.1*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=47>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ K.1 — Hyperbaric Oxygen for CRPS** · page 47 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § K.2 — Magnets and Magnetic Stimulation for CRPS {#k.2}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § K.2*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=47>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ K.2 — Magnets and Magnetic Stimulation for CRPS** · page 47 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § K.3 — Occlusal Splint for CRPS {#k.3}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § K.3*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=47>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ K.3 — Occlusal Splint for CRPS** · page 47 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § K.4 — Taping and Kinesiotaping for CRPS {#k.4}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § K.4*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=47>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ K.4 — Taping and Kinesiotaping for CRPS** · page 47 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § K.5 — Acupuncture for CRPS {#k.5}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § K.5*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=47>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ K.5 — Acupuncture for CRPS** · page 47 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § K.6 — Diathermy for CRPS {#k.6}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § K.6*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=47>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ K.6 — Diathermy for CRPS** · page 47 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § K.7 — Open Sympathectomy and External Radiation for Sympathetic {#k.7}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § K.7*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=48>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ K.7 — Open Sympathectomy and External Radiation for Sympathetic** · page 48 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § K.8 — Open Sympathectomy, including by external radiation for sympathetic blockade {#k.8}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § K.8*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=48>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ K.8 — Open Sympathectomy, including by external radiation for sympathetic blockade** · page 48 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § K.9 — Infrared Therapy for CRPS {#k.9}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § K.9*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=48>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ K.9 — Infrared Therapy for CRPS** · page 48 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

---

## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § K.10 — Low-level Laser Therapy for CRPS {#k.10}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § K.10*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=48>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ K.10 — Low-level Laser Therapy for CRPS** · page 48 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

---

## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § K.11 — Manipulation for CRPS {#k.11}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § K.11*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=48>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ K.11 — Manipulation for CRPS** · page 48 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

---

## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § K.12 — Massage for CRPS {#k.12}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § K.12*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=48>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ K.12 — Massage for CRPS** · page 48 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

---

## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § K.13 — Myofascial Release for CRPS {#k.13}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § K.13*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=48>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ K.13 — Myofascial Release for CRPS** · page 48 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

---

## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § K.14 — Reflexology for CRPS {#k.14}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § K.14*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=48>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ K.14 — Reflexology for CRPS** · page 48 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

---

## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § K.15.a — Cryotherapies for CRPS {#k.15.a}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § K.15.a*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=48>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ K.15.a — Cryotherapies for CRPS** · page 48 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

---

## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § K.15.b — Self-application of Heat Therapy for CRPS {#k.15.b}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § K.15.b*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=48>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ K.15.b — Self-application of Heat Therapy for CRPS** · pages 48–49 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

---

## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § K.16.a — High-Voltage Galvanic Therapy for CRPS {#k.16.a}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § K.16.a*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=49>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ K.16.a — High-Voltage Galvanic Therapy for CRPS** · page 49 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

---

## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § K.16.b — H-Wave® Device Stimulation for CRPS {#k.16.b}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § K.16.b*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=49>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ K.16.b — H-Wave® Device Stimulation for CRPS** · page 49 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

---

## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § K.16.c — Interferential Therapy for CRPS {#k.16.c}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § K.16.c*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=49>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ K.16.c — Interferential Therapy for CRPS** · page 49 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

---

## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § K.16.d — Iontophoresis for CRPS {#k.16.d}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § K.16.d*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=49>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ K.16.d — Iontophoresis for CRPS** · page 49 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

---

## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § K.16.e — Microcurrent Electrical Stimulation for CRPS {#k.16.e}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § K.16.e*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=49>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ K.16.e — Microcurrent Electrical Stimulation for CRPS** · page 49 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

---

## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § K.16.f — PENS for CRPS {#k.16.f}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § K.16.f*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=49>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ K.16.f — PENS for CRPS** · page 49 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

---

## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § K.16.g — Sympathetic Electrotherapy for CRPS {#k.16.g}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § K.16.g*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=49>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ K.16.g — Sympathetic Electrotherapy for CRPS** · page 49 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

---

## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § K.16.h — TENS for CRPS {#k.16.h}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § K.16.h*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=49>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ K.16.h — TENS for CRPS** · page 49 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

---

## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § K.17.a — Botulinum Injections for CRPS {#k.17.a}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § K.17.a*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=49>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ K.17.a — Botulinum Injections for CRPS** · pages 49–50 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

---

## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § K.17.b — Intrathecal Baclofen for CRPS {#k.17.b}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § K.17.b*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=50>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ K.17.b — Intrathecal Baclofen for CRPS** · page 50 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

---

## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § K.17.c — Intrapleural Bupivacaine Infusions for CRPS {#k.17.c}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § K.17.c*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=50>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ K.17.c — Intrapleural Bupivacaine Infusions for CRPS** · page 50 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

---

## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § K.17.d — Lidocaine Infusion for CRPS {#k.17.d}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § K.17.d*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=50>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ K.17.d — Lidocaine Infusion for CRPS** · page 50 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

---

## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § K.17.e — Stellate and Other Ganglion Blocks for CRPS {#k.17.e}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § K.17.e*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=50>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ K.17.e — Stellate and Other Ganglion Blocks for CRPS** · page 50 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

---

## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § K.17.f — Guanethidine Bier Blocks for CRPS {#k.17.f}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § K.17.f*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=50>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ K.17.f — Guanethidine Bier Blocks for CRPS** · page 50 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

---

## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § K.17.g — Phentolamine Bier Blocks for CRPS {#k.17.g}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § K.17.g*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=50>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ K.17.g — Phentolamine Bier Blocks for CRPS** · page 50 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

---

## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § K.17.h — Bretylium Bier Blocks for CRPS {#k.17.h}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § K.17.h*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=50>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ K.17.h — Bretylium Bier Blocks for CRPS** · pages 50–51 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

---

## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § K.17.i — Methylprednisolone Bier Blocks for CRPS {#k.17.i}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § K.17.i*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=51>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ K.17.i — Methylprednisolone Bier Blocks for CRPS** · page 51 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

---

## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § K.17.j — Reserpine Bier Blocks for CRPS {#k.17.j}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § K.17.j*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=51>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ K.17.j — Reserpine Bier Blocks for CRPS** · page 51 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § K.17.k — Brachial Plexus Blocks and Infusions for CRPS {#k.17.k}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § K.17.k*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=51>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ K.17.k — Brachial Plexus Blocks and Infusions for CRPS** · page 51 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § K.17.l — Intrathecal Drug Delivery Systems for Chronic Persistent Pain {#k.17.l}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § K.17.l*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=51>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ K.17.l — Intrathecal Drug Delivery Systems for Chronic Persistent Pain** · pages 51–52 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

---

## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § K.17.m — Pain Pump Screen Trial {#k.17.m}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § K.17.m*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=52>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ K.17.m — Pain Pump Screen Trial** · pages 52–53 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § K.17.n — Pain Pump Implantation {#k.17.n}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § K.17.n*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=53>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ K.17.n — Pain Pump Implantation** · page 53 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § L.1 — Spinal Cord Stimulators for Short- to Intermediate-term Relief {#l.1}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § L.1*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=53>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ L.1 — Spinal Cord Stimulators for Short- to Intermediate-term Relief** · pages 53–54 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § L.2 — Amputation for CRPS {#l.2}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § L.2*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=54>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ L.2 — Amputation for CRPS** · pages 54–56 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § M.1 — Work Conditioning, Work Hardening, Early Intervention {#m.1}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § M.1*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=56>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ M.1 — Work Conditioning, Work Hardening, Early Intervention** · pages 56–57 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § M.2 — Tertiary Pain Programs: Interdisciplinary Pain Rehabilitation {#m.2}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § M.2*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=57>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ M.2 — Tertiary Pain Programs: Interdisciplinary Pain Rehabilitation** · pages 57–60 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § N.1 — Psychological Evaluation for CRPS Patients {#n.1}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § N.1*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=61>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ N.1 — Psychological Evaluation for CRPS Patients** · pages 61–62 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § N.2 — Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Patients with CRPS {#n.2}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § N.2*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=62>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ N.2 — Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Patients with CRPS** · pages 62–63 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § N.3 — Fear Avoidance Belief Training {#n.3}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § N.3*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=63>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ N.3 — Fear Avoidance Belief Training** · page 63 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).

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## Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG § N.4 — Biofeedback {#n.4}

*NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome MTG, 1st ed., § N.4*

Official source: <https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/ComplexRegionalPainSyndromeMTG2021.pdf#page=64>

_NY WCB Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 28, 2021), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(17)._

**§ N.4 — Biofeedback** · page 64 of the guideline.

The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).
