Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome

Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome: Introduction

Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome: Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome (RSDS) is a chronic condition characterized by severe burning pain, pathological changes in bone and skin, ... more about Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome.

Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome: A condition characterized by pain and reduced range of motion in the shoulder and hand of the affected arm. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome is available below.

Symptoms of Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome

• Shiny skin
• Burning pain
• Temperature hypersensitivity
• Severe burning pain
• Bone changes
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Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome:

• Stiff joints
• Skin atrophy
• Muscle atrophy
• Bone atrophy (see Bone symptoms)
• Frozen shoulder
• Clawed hand
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Medical Textbooks Online about Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome

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Diagnostic Tests for Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome

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Wrongly Diagnosed with Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome?

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Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome: Undiagnosed Conditions

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Misdiagnosis and Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome

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Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome: Research Doctors & Specialists

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Causes of Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome

• Head injury
• Stroke
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• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
• Myocardial infarction
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Treatments for Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome

• TENS (transcutaneous electrical stimulation)
• Surgical sympathectomy
• Chemical sympathectomy
• Therapies used include psychotherapy, physical therapy, and drug treatment, such as topical analgesics, narcotics, corticosteroids, antidepressants and anti-seizure drugs
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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome

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Prognosis for Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome

Prognosis for Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome: Prognosis depends largely on timely diagnosis and use of early aggressive therapy.

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Clinical Trials for Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome

The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.

Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome include:

• Neurotropin to Treat Chronic Neuropathic Pain - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Neurotropin
• Restore Claims Characterization Study - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Study of Proteins Associated With Complex Regional Pain Syndrome - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Evoked Fields After Median and Ulnar Stimulation - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Study of Proteins Associated With Complex Regional Pain Syndrome - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
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Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome: Broader Related Topics

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Article Excerpts about Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome

NINDS Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Information Page: NINDS (Excerpt)

Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome (RSDS) is a chronic condition characterized by severe burning pain, pathological changes in bone and skin, excessive sweating, tissue swelling, and extreme sensitivity to touch. The syndrome is a nerve disorder that occurs at the site of an injury (most often to the arms or legs). It occurs especially after injuries from high-velocity impacts such as those from bullets or shrapnel. However, it may occur without apparent injury. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Information Page: NINDS)

Pain - Hope Through Research: NINDS (Excerpt)

Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome , or RSDS, is accompanied by burning pain and hypersensitivity to temperature. Often triggered by trauma or nerve damage, RSDS causes the skin of the affected area to become characteristically shiny. In recent years, RSDS has come to be called complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS); in the past it was often called causalgia. (Source: excerpt from Pain - Hope Through Research: NINDS)

Definitions of Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome:

A complex regional pain syndrome characterized by burning pain and marked sensitivity to touch (HYPERESTHESIA) in the distribution of an injured peripheral nerve. Autonomic dysfunction in the form of sudomotor (i.e., sympathetic innervation to sweat glands), vasomotor, and trophic skin changes may also occur. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1359) - (Source - Diseases Database)

A burning pain in a limb along the course of a peripheral nerve; usually associated with skin changes - (Source - WordNet 2.1)

Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome is listed as a "rare disease" by the Office of Rare Diseases (ORD) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This means that Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome, or a subtype of Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome, affects less than 200,000 people in the US population.
Source - National Institutes of Health (NIH)