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Reducing the Risk of Surgical Site RSDSurgical site Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), now more commonly called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), is a rare but serious complication that can…
RSD After Surgery: What Patients Should KnowReflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) is an older term for a chronic pain condition now generally called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). It can develop…
RSD of the Face: A Rare and Debilitating Pain ConditionReflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) is an older term commonly associated with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), a disorder involving abnormal pain…
How RSD Can Affect the Feet, Walking, and GaitReflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, now commonly called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome type I (CRPS-I), can affect the feet in ways that extend beyond pain. Changes…
Hand splinting for RSD prevention of contracturesReflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, now commonly called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), can affect movement, sensation, skin temperature, swelling, and muscle…
The Value Of Occupational Therapy For RSD Hand FunctionReflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), now commonly called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), can affect the hand, wrist, and arm in ways that go beyond pain.…
What a Pain Psychologist Does for RSD PatientsReflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, now commonly called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome type I (CRPS-I), can affect far more than the body part where symptoms began.…
How to Prepare for an RSD Clinic AppointmentPreparing for an RSD clinic appointment can make it easier to explain complex symptoms and receive useful guidance. Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, now commonly…
How Pain Specialists Help People Living With RSDReflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, now commonly called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), can cause persistent pain, swelling, skin-temperature changes,…
Questions to Ask Your Doctor About RSD Treatment PlansReflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, now commonly called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome type 1 (CRPS-I), can cause persistent pain, swelling, skin-color changes,…