Reflex sympathetic dystrophy

Cleary, A. G.; Sills, J. A.; Davidson, Joyce; Cohen, Alison

doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.5.590

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“…Most publications reported that a significant number of children attribute the onset of the CRPS to some episode of trauma, which may be only minor 10–14 . It was proposed that in the pain clinics, where a high percentage of referrals come from orthopedic surgeons and neurologists, the percentage of identifiable events would be higher 4 .…”

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Complex regional pain syndromes in children and adolescents

Kachko

Efrat

Ami

et al. 2008

Pediatrics International

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CRPS in children and adolescents is still underdiagnosed, although many of the epidemiologic features of pediatric CRPS are similar in different countries/cultures. Early recognition and management is the major factor in improving outcome and preventing resistant CRPS, but even children with delayed diagnosis still have a good outcome. The management of this disease by an experienced multidisciplinary team is recommended. Because psychosocial factors play an important role, it is recommended to provide psychological evaluation and cognitive behavioral treatment as soon as possible.

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Complex regional pain syndromes in children and adolescents

Kachko

Efrat

Ami

et al. 2008

Pediatrics International

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“…Abnormal activity within the sympathetic nervous system can lead to specific sympathetically mediated pain syndromes such as reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD). [19][20][21] RSD is also known more properly as complex regional pain syndrome type 1. We have, in our unit, a particular interest in sympathetic block for RSD and coeliac plexus block for upper abdominal pain in complex needs children.…”

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confidence: 99%