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Treatment Center & Research Institute for RSD / CRPS Opens
I do not normally include commercial sites on here but I think that this time as its a Treatment Center for RSD, I will make an exception. Having looked through the site. (by Dr Anthony Kirkpatrick MD, PhD) , there is a lot of interesting content, even though construction is not yet finished. I look forwards to seeing more. However even now there are many good Articles AND Video's on RSD Treatment including PATIENT INFORMATION FOR KETAMINE STUDY and Ketamine Trials.

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The Foundation allocates $200,000 toward the

establishment of "The RSD / CRPS Treatment Center And Research Institute"


After nearly twenty years of dedicated service to the University of South Florida College of Medicine in Tampa, Anthony F. Kirkpatrick, MD, PhD, has announced that he is leaving to establish the RSD / CRPS Treatment Center and Research Institute, the world's first institute of its kind, dedicated exclusively to RSD / CRPS. The Institute will be headquartered in Tampa and is scheduled to open in January, 2008.

According to Dr. Robert Schwartzman at Drexel University, "There is a desperate need for a center of excellence for RSD treatment and research. The center in Tampa is the ideal solution to the problem."


Dr. Kirkpatrick has devoted his life to the fight against RSD. He has been the recipient of awards from Florida Governors Jeb Bush and Bob Martinez, and from several Deans of the College of Medicine for his accomplishments while at USF. In 2002, the Dean recognized his service and gave him an award for being an "outstanding employee who exemplifies the work ethic and commitment that has helped to make the College of Medicine and the Health Science Center a success".

In 2001 Dr. Kirkpatrick established The International Research Foundation for RSD / CRPS . He has had the honor of serving as the Chairman of the Foundation's distinguished Scientific Advisory Committee since its inception. His duties for the Foundation have included conducting clinical research, educating and advising patients who elect to participate in clinical studies, and providing special treatments for RSD / CRPS research subjects.

Some of these treatments, such as conscious sedation with ketamine IV infusions, are critical and not readily available elsewhere in the USA. Patients who fail to receive this treatment are likely to suffer an acute exacerbation of unbearable pain due to RSD / CRPS. Additionally, there are children in Florida who suffer from RSD /CRPS and receive treatments that are only available through Dr. Kirkpatrick.

Dr. Kirkpatrick has also devoted significant efforts to educating physicians worldwide on RSD / CRPS and has led the Foundation's fund raising efforts.



For further information, phone 813 995-5511



UPDATE February 4, 2008

Treatment Center Opens



RSD / CRPS Treatment Center and Research Institute

1900 East Busch Blvd.
Tampa, Florida 33612

(813) 995-5511