Acceptance of the different denominations for reflex sympathetic dystrophy

Abstract

Objective-To elucidate the real impact in the medical literature of the diVerent denominations for reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD). Methods-A

Complex Regional Pain Syndromes (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy and Causalgia) and Spinal Cord Stimulation

“…In order to support this, it is vital that physicians make accurate and meaningful diagnoses. The reorganization of the taxonomy of pain has to be seen as an important first step toward designing targeted therapies for the different pain syndromes, despite the fact that many practitioners are reluctant to accept the loss of familiar names [85]. We have to understand that the traditional anatomical classifications are artificial and of limited diagnostic value and may actually divert our patients from useful treatments.…”

Role of Biphosphonates and Lymphatic Drainage Type Leduc in the Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (Shoulder–Hand Syndrome)

“…Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is the currently accepted term for a clinical entity that has been termed in numerous ways in the last years: reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome (RSDS), causalgia, algodystrophy, Sudeck's atrophy, shoulder–hand syndrome (SHS), neuroalgodystrophy, or post‐traumatic sympathetic dystrophy [1–4]. The syndrome, which was first described in 1864 by Sir Silas Weir Mitchell [5], is characterized by persistent neuropathic pain of great intensity, swelling, limited range of motion with associated signs of vasomotor instability, trophic skin changes, and patchy bone demineralization of one extremity after a trauma.…”

“…Tel: 39-080-5592685; Fax: 39-080-5478633; E-mail: geriat.dot@geriatria.uniba.it. neuroalgodystrophy, or post-traumatic sympathetic dystrophy [1][2][3][4]. The syndrome, which was first described in 1864 by Sir Silas Weir Mitchell [5], is characterized by persistent neuropathic pain of great intensity, swelling, limited range of motion with associated signs of vasomotor instability, trophic skin changes, and patchy bone demineralization of one extremity after a trauma.…”

Surgical treatment of complex regional pain syndrome type II with regional subcutaneous venous sympathectomy

“…Reflex sympathetic dystrophy, algodystrophy, Sudeck's atrophy, and sympathetic maintain pain syndrome are the most common synonyms for this chronic pain syndrome of unknown pathophysiology, which may arise spontaneously or after trauma, surgery, or visceral disease. 3,4 The signs and symptoms are characterized by various combinations of pain, edema, autonomic vasomotor dysfunction, motor disorder, dystrophy, and atrophy. The severity of symptoms exceeds the expected amount of pain and the expected localization resulting from the tissue damage.…”