title: Reflex sympathetic dystrophy.
abstract: Reflex sympathetic dystrophy, also known as complex regional pain syndrome type I, is a multisymptom syndrome usually affecting one or more extremities. It is inadequately understood and, therefore, often frustrating to treat. This article presents a case study of a 23-year career nurse who developed reflex sympathetic dystrophy of the left knee. It also reviews the rationale for reflex sympathetic dystrophy, treatment, and life-care planning for a patient with reflex sympathetic dystrophy.
authors.affiliation: Pain Diagnostic and Treatment Center, Sacramento, CA, USA.
authors.forename: Ruth L S
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Miller
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001182:Arthroscopy; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D017115:Catheter Ablation; D003452:Cryosurgery; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005181:Faculty, Nursing; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010147:Pain Measurement; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D012019:Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D012064:Relaxation Therapy; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D012727:Sex Characteristics; D004561:Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation
chemical_list: D000779:Anesthetics, Local