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Reflex sympathetic dystrophy in a dog.

A LaBarre1, B E Coyne

  • 1Companion Veterinary Clinic, Auburn, California 95603, USA.

Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
|May 20, 1999
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Reflex sympathetic dystrophy, a condition causing pain and autonomic changes after injury, was observed in a dog. Early treatment may involve steroids and lidocaine, with further options including nerve blocks or surgery.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Neurology
  • Pain Management

Background:

  • Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) is a recognized human syndrome following extremity injury, characterized by pain and autonomic dysfunction.
  • Human RSD symptoms include sensory changes (hyperesthesia), vascular alterations (vasodilation then vasoconstriction), sweating abnormalities, and tissue atrophy.
  • Standard human treatments involve corticosteroids, local anesthetics like lidocaine, nerve blocks, and surgical sympathectomy.

Observation:

  • This report details a case of reflex sympathetic dystrophy in a canine patient.
  • The dog presented with bilateral hind-limb edema and hyperesthesia in the distal extremities.
  • This presentation suggests a potential parallel between human and canine RSD following injury.

Findings:

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  • The canine case exhibited key clinical signs consistent with reflex sympathetic dystrophy.
  • Bilateral distal hind-limb edema and hyperesthesia were the primary presenting complaints.
  • This case expands the understanding of RSD occurrence beyond human patients.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the potential for reflex sympathetic dystrophy to occur in dogs.
  • It suggests that diagnostic and therapeutic approaches used in humans may be applicable to canine patients.
  • Further research into canine neuropathic pain syndromes like RSD is warranted for improved animal welfare.