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[Reflex sympathetic dystrophy in children].

A Gedalia1, A Adar, P Kornmehl

  • 1Dept. of Pediatrics, Soroka Medical Center, Beer Sheba.

Harefuah
|October 1, 1990
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Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) in children, a painful extremity condition, often goes undiagnosed. Early intervention with physical therapy leads to full recovery without lasting effects.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Medicine
  • Neurology
  • Pain Management

Background:

  • Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) in children presents as extremity pain with sensory and vasomotor changes, often causing functional impairment.
  • Childhood RSD etiology is unknown, contrasting with adult cases, and generally has a better prognosis.
  • RSD is under-recognized in pediatric literature and clinical practice, potentially leading to delayed diagnosis.

Observation:

  • This report details two pediatric patients, aged 12 and 15, diagnosed with RSD.
  • Both patients presented with characteristic symptoms of extremity pain, hyperesthesia, and vasomotor changes.

Findings:

  • Successful treatment was achieved using conservative measures, including intensive physical therapy.
  • Both patients experienced complete recovery with no residual sequelae.

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  • Adjunctive treatments like analgesics and transcutaneous nerve stimulation were considered as needed.

    • Implications:

    • Early diagnosis and prompt initiation of conservative treatment, particularly physical therapy, are crucial for favorable outcomes in pediatric RSD.
    • Increased awareness of childhood RSD in clinical settings and medical education is necessary to improve diagnostic rates.
    • Conservative management offers a promising therapeutic approach for pediatric reflex sympathetic dystrophy, leading to full functional recovery.