title: Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome associated with burns of the upper extremity.
abstract: Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome is an ill-defined symptom complex with clinical manifestations of excessive pain, joint stiffness and soft tissue changes. It rarely manifests following burns. Diagnosis is usually made from clinical symptoms and ganglion block. Early diagnosis and institution of conservative management is required to control symptoms and disability.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, Wayne State School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan, USA.
authors.forename: Chenicheri
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Balakrishnan
authors.forename: Lisa M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Bradt
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Rankin
authors.forename: Thomas A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Pane
keywords: Reflex sympathetic dystrophy in burns