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Reflex sympathetic dystrophy : Misdiagnosis in patients with dysfunctional postures of the upper extremity
STUTTS JT; KASDAN ML; HICKEY SE
J HAND SURG BR , 2000, vol. 25, n° 6, p. 1152-1156 Doc n°: 98032 Localisation : Documentation IRR Descripteurs : DA55 - DYSTROPHIE SYMPATHIQUE REFLEXE The purpose of this case-control study was to assess the frequency of the inappropriate diagnosis of reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) in patients who presented with dysfunctional postures of the upper extremity (n = 43). This group of patients with a dysfunctional posture was compared with a randomly selected control group of patients who presented with pain but no dysfunctional posture (n = 88). The patients underwent radiographic evaluation after review of previous medical records and history and physical examination. Patients with dysfunctional postures had a significantly higher frequency (63%) of a previous inappropriate diagnosis of RSD compared with the control group (6%). None of the patients in either group had objective findings consistent with a diagnosis of RSD. Patients presenting with dysfunctional postures of the upper extremity may be misdiagnosed as having RSD and rarely meet the criteria for this diagnosis. Copyright (C) 2000 by the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. Langue : ANGLAIS Tiré à part : OUI Identifiant basis : 2001213959 |
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