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[Cold intolerance syndrome--a review].

Andrzej Zyluk1

  • 1Klinika Chirurgii Reki Pomorska Akademia Medyczna w Szczecinie.

Chirurgia Narzadow Ruchu I Ortopedia Polska
|December 1, 2006
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Cold sensitivity, a post-injury condition, causes hand pain and disability upon cold exposure. Its complex causes are unclear, with no current effective treatments available.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Hand Surgery
  • Rehabilitation Medicine

Context:

  • Cold sensitivity is a debilitating condition following injuries, particularly in replanted hands, affecting 50-100% of patients.
  • Symptoms include numbness, pain, stiffness, discoloration, swelling, and reduced grip strength upon cold exposure.
  • The pathophysiology is multifactorial and not fully understood, impacting daily function and quality of life.

Purpose:

  • To define cold sensitivity and its associated symptoms after injuries.
  • To highlight the high incidence in patients with replanted extremities.
  • To underscore the lack of effective preventive or management strategies.

Summary:

  • Cold sensitivity presents as a cluster of symptoms like finger numbness, pain, and discoloration after trauma.

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  • It predominantly affects the upper extremities, especially following hand or finger replantation.
  • The condition's development is influenced by trauma specifics and environmental factors, with variable symptom progression.

    • Impact:

    • This condition can lead to significant hand disability and reduced quality of life for affected individuals.
    • Further research is needed to elucidate the pathophysiology and develop effective treatments.
    • Understanding cold sensitivity is crucial for managing patients with a history of hand or finger trauma.