Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome of the knee after meniscectomy

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

Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy of the Knee

We retrospectively reviewed the cases of fourteen patients who had reflex sympathetic dystrophy of the knee. All fourteen were hospitalized, and epidural block anesthesia was instituted with an indwelling catheter for an average of four days, during which continuous passive motion, manipulation (as necessary), stimulation of muscles, and alternating hot and cold soaks were used. The average len...

Reflex sympathetic dystrophy of the knee.

Reflex sympathetic dystrophy of the knee has been studied in a series of 19 patients. Those diagnosed and treated early (at less than six months) did much better than those diagnosed and treated late. Nevertheless, when these patients were followed up at an average of 3.4 years from onset, not one was completely normal to objective tests with the Cybex II dynameter, an indication of the adverse...