Olecranon Bursitis Causing Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome in a Hemiplegic Extremity

Olecranon Bursitis Causing Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome in a Hemiplegic Extremity

Olecranon bursitis is rarely seen in patients with stroke, but reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome is not. Here, we report a stroke case, which represented the clinical symptom of reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome after development of olecranon bursitis in few days, and describe his clinical association between both conditions. Sonographicpicture of the right elbow in this case is shown.

Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy in the Upper Extremity.

The diagnosis and treatment of pain are among the most challenging problems facing orthopaedic surgeons, and reflex sympathetic dystrophy is probably the most frustrating and difficult pain syndrome to manage. Pain, swelling, and autonomic dysfunction are cardinal signs of the condition. Although the pathogenesis is still unclear, many theories have been proposed. Because reflex sympathetic dys...

Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome.

Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome is a devastating disease that is difficult to diagnose and treat. Presented here is a review of the literature explaining its clinical and radiographic findings, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment modalities.

[Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome].

Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome is a troublesome, complex disorder that presents with chronic, unexplained aching or burning pain, the intensity of which is incommensurable with the original injury. Six diagnostic criteria have been described by Genant et al: pain and tenderness in the extremities; swelling of soft tissue; diminished motor function; trophic skin changes; vasomotor instabi...

Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome