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Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic condition characterized by severe pain following injury to bone and soft tissue. The International Association for the Study of Pain has divided CRPS into two types based on the presence of nerve lesion following the injury. Type I, also known as Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) or algoneurodystrophy, does not have demonstrable nerve lesions, while type II, also known as causalgia, has evidence of obvious nerve lesions. The cause of these syndromes is currently unknown.
History and nomenclature
The condition currently known as CRPS was originally described by Weir Mitchell during the American Civil War, who named the condition causalgia. In the 1940s, the term reflex sympathetic dystrophy came into use to describe this condition, based on the theory that sympathetic hyperactivity was involved in the pathophysiology (Evans, 1946). Misuse of the terms, as well as doubts about the underlying pathophysiology, led to calls for better nomenclature. In 1993, a special consensus workshop held in Orlando, Florida provided the umbrella term, complex regional pain syndrome, with causalgia and RSD as its subtypes (see Stanton-Hicks et al, 1995).
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My doctor is excited- he says my feet problems are a rare presentation of reflex sympathetic dystrophy...I'm not sure I share his enthusiasm
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My doctor is excited- he says my feet problems are a rare presentation of reflex sympathetic dystrophy...I'm not sure I share his enthusiasm
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Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Association of America - Information site. Promotes great awareness for Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy. Includes video, news clips and links.
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About RSD - Information of Reflex Sympathy Dystrophy, a debilitating disease of the nervous system that causes chronic pain, is progressive and cannot be cured.
American RSDHope - A non-profit organization providing information for medical professionals, patients and families. Features newsletters, submitted poetry, and details of support programs.
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Australian RSD Support Group - Contains references for RSD patients, including treatment, diagnosis and support information, as well as pictures and an icq contact list.
Canadian RSD Network - Non-profit, education and support group offering archival material, news, stories of hope and links.
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome - Patient information from the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Donald A. Rhodes - Information on diagnosis, treatment, and research on RSDS.
For Grace - Changing the World of RSD - A nonprofit organization passionately devoted to raising awareness of Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy in the medical community and general public. Events, information, and resources.
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Healthlink: Difficult to Manage Pain Of Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy - Article explaining possible treatments for the disorder.
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International Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Foundation - Delivers information resources, puzzles, studies, articles, surveys and FAQS.
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Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association of California - Details about this nonprofit organization that provides medical information and resources on RSD and CRPS.
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Database - A completely searchable database of all known RSD/CRPS sites from many countries.
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy UK Online Support Group - Aimed at patients, carers, friends, relatives and professionals. Includes information, links, stories, hints, tips and an email group at Yahoo.
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