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Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome
337.20 is the code for complex regional pain syndrome. It used to be called reflex sympathetic dystrophy.
RSD is a chronic neurological syndrome characterized by: severe burning pain. pathological changes in bone and skin. excessive sweating. Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome (RSDS), also known as complex regional pain syndrome, is a rare disorder of the sympathetic nervous system that is characterized by chronic, severe pain. Excessive or abnormal responses of portions of the sympathetic nervous system are thought to be responsible for the pain associated with reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome.
"Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy usually affects the skin and blood vessles. However, it can easily affect any part of the body."
The condition currently known as Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) was originally described during the American Civil War by Silas Weir Mitchell. It was formerly known as algoneurodystrophy, Begum Syndrome, Sudeck's atrophy, reflex neurovascular dystrophy (RND) and reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD).
reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) was noticed during the civil war in patients who suffered pain following gunshot wounds that affected the median nerve (a major nerve in the arm).
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Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, also known as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, is characterized by the following symptoms, usually in an arm or leg (but can be in any body part): 1. Persistent burning pain 2. Sensitivity to touch and/or cold 3. Changes in skin temperature and color (bright red or violet) 4. Swelling 5. Changes in hair and nail growth
P. Doury has written: 'Algodystrophy' -- subject(s): Reflex sympathetic dystrophy
Sudeck's atrophy is a radiographic term for spotty rarefaction seen in patients with reflex sympathetic dystrophy.
The preferred method to treat RSD includes sympathetic block and physical therapy. Pain is improved as motion of the affected limb improves.