was noted, although the patient did not complain of pain. At this time, there was some atrophy of the intrinsic muscles of the hands. Soon stiffness of the fingers was noted, followed by flexion contractures. Sensory examination now revealed areas of hypesthesia in the hands and forearms. The skin of the hands was cool and showed trophic changes and patchy areas of cyanosis.Case 3.
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