title: Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome with microtrabecular fracture in a patient with osteogenesis imperfecta.
abstract: A case of reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome (RSDS) in a patient with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is reported. We discuss the association of OI, manifested by microfractures of the trabecular bone due to marked bone fragility, and the appearance of RSDS. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was helpful in assessing the presence and extent of the trabecular fractures.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Medical Pathology, Rheumatology Unit, University of Pisa, Italy.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Neri
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Martini
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Trippi
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Zampa
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Pasero
mesh_terms: D000842:Ankle / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D007717:Knee / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010013:Osteogenesis Imperfecta / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D012019:Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014965:X-Rays