title: [Densitometric follow-up of algodystrophy using computerized tomography].
abstract: Clinical and radiological findings obtained from diagnosis and follow-up examination of post-traumatic algodystrophy (Morbus Sudeck) are very much open to subjective interpretation. Decisive importance is attributed not only to alteration of soft tissue but also to typical distribution patterns and severity of bone demineralisation. No objectifiable and quantifiable have so far become available for proper assessment but are urgently desirable in view of the great number of therapeutic approaches. Densitometry integrated with computed tomography was applied to nine patients with algodystrophy of hand or foot in the region of spongy bones to determine absorption values which were then compared with those on the clinically intact side. Significant differences between sides proved to be objectifiable and were quantifiable measures by which demineralisation of the effected extremity could be assessed. Repeated examinations were undertaken for follow-up through a period up to nine months.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005121:Extremities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012019:Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
vernacular_title: Densitometrische Verlaufskontrolle der Algodystrophie mit Hilfe der Computertomographie.