Carpal tunnel syndrome complicated by reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome.
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This report describes three patients with reflex sympathetic dystrophy complicating carpal tunnel syndrome. Pain disproportionate and more diffuse than that commonly associated with carpal tunnel syndrome suggested the associated diagnosis in each patient and facilitated prompt management.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- British journal of rheumatology
دوره 30 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1991