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This survey of Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) and Canadian Orthopaedic Association (COA) members was conducted with the primary aim of assessing practice patterns in distal radius fractures complicated with CRPS.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"sec002\">\n<jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>An electronic survey was distributed to practicing orthopaedic surgeons in the COA and OTA. Questions assessed practice setting, preference in management of distal radius fractures and CRPS, comfort level in managing CRPS, and identification of gaps in management. Responses were anonymized and collected over 8 months. Response data was analyzed using descriptive statistics; thematic analysis was used on free text response.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"sec003\">\n<jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>134 survey responses were completed. 84% of respondents felt the incidence of CRPS in distal radius fractures was 1\u201310%, while 15% felt it was closer to 11\u201320%. 24% of respondents utilized the \u201cBudapest Criteria\u201d to diagnose CRPS. 40% offered prophylaxis in patients felt to be at high risk of developing CRPS. 66% of surgeons felt neutral, uncomfortable, or very uncomfortable managing CRPS in distal radius fractures. When asked to consider adopting a prophylactic therapy, 38% of surgeons indicated that a therapy that reduced the absolute risk of CRPS by 6\u201310% would change their practice. Gaps in current practice included lack of evidence-based treatment and prevention strategies and diagnostic uncertainty.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"sec004\">\n<jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>This study identified that amongst orthopaedic surgeons in the COA and OTA, diagnosis, treatment, and prophylaxis strategies for CRPS in distal radius fractures are heterogeneous. Surgeons are not confident in their treatment of CRPS. 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