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The sequelae of reflex sympathetic dystrophy
ZYLUK A
J HAND SURG BR , 2001, vol. 26, n° 2, p. 151-154 Doc n°: 100398 Localisation : Bibliothèque Universitaire de Médecine de Nancy Descripteurs : DD55 - PATHOLOGIE - COUDE This paper presents the results of a retrospective analysis of 94 patients who were assessed at a mean of 11 months after successful treatment of reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) of the hand. Fifty-four percent still complained of pain related to the weather, and many complained of cold intolerance (44%), slight pain after use (34%), nail and hair growth changes (34%), sensory disturbances (34%) and stiffness of fingers in the morning (28%). There were also complaints of reduced finger extension, pain and loss of movement in the shoulder joint and hand swelling after use, and 78% of patients had significantly reduced grip strength. These results suggest that, in spite of resolution of the acute RSD problem, significant long term sequelae of RSD continue to impair function of the hand in a proportion of patients. Langue : ANGLAIS Identifiant basis : 2001216339 |
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