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Sunday, December 4, 2011

RSD

[Case:
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
( Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy )

This is a constellation of symptoms springing from increased sympathetic tone at one or more extremities. Pain, erythema, and edema are seen. Lymphedema and fascial strains may be noted along the extremities. This may occur after blunt force Trauma, a crush or fall injury, or surgery.

We see a sympathetic overload. Changes in tissue circulation occur. Tender points, tissue changes, or vertebral rotations are noted over T5-7, T10-L2. Motor and tissue changes may be seen along C4-T1 or L1-S3. Compensatory patterns over unaffected areas may be noted.

The complex is fairly responsive to Reflexive De-Afferentation Techniques, OMT, and manual drainage techniques.

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