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Burning pain in an extremity

Breaking the destructive cycle of reflex sympathetic dystrophy

Pages 175-185 | Published online: 17 May 2016
 

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The persistent, burning pain that usually characterizes reflex sympathetic dystrophy marks the initial phase of a destructive cycle that can lead to flexion deformity, contracture, and wasting of the involved limb. Dr Levine discusses how to diagnose and treat this poorly understood syndrome.

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