Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Search research articles

Related Experiment Videos

[Partial algodystrophy].

P Doury, R P Delahaye, R Granier

Revue Du Rhumatisme Et Des Maladies Osteo-Articulaires

|January 1, 1979

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Influence of outdoor rearing and indoor temperature on growth performance, carcass, adipose tissue and muscle traits in pigs, and on the technological and eating quality of dry-cured hams.

Meat science·2011

Same author

[Lyautey and medicine].

Histoire des sciences medicales·2002

Same author

[History perspective of parasitic rheumatisms].

Histoire des sciences medicales·1997

Same author

[Post-traumatic psoriatic rheumatism and post-traumatic spondylarthropathies].

Presse medicale (Paris, France : 1983)·1997

Same author

[Adenoma developed on the parathyroid tissue transplanted to the forearm after parathyroidectomy in recurrent familial hyperparathyroidism].

Annales de medecine interne·1997

Same author

[Apropos of leishmaniasis epidemiology in Algeria].

Bulletin de la Societe de pathologie exotique (1990)·1996

Same journal

Joint manifestations of bacillus funduliformis.

Revue du rhumatisme et des maladies osteo-articulaires·2010

Same journal

Rheumatism of focal prostatic origin.

Revue du rhumatisme et des maladies osteo-articulaires·2010

Same journal

Micromic dwarfism of exostosic origin.

Revue du rhumatisme et des maladies osteo-articulaires·2010

Same journal

Of the choice of surgical intervention with regard to rebellious rheumatic sciatica.

Revue du rhumatisme et des maladies osteo-articulaires·2010

Same journal

A newcomer to rheumatology; Hench and Rosenberg's palindromic rheumatism.

Revue du rhumatisme et des maladies osteo-articulaires·2010

Same journal

Combined treatment of purulent arthritis by general sulfamidotherapy and intra-articular and shock treatment.

Revue du rhumatisme et des maladies osteo-articulaires·2010

See all related articles

This study identifies a new type of algodystrophy, termed partial algodystrophy, characterized by localized pain and specific scintigraphy findings. Early diagnosis via scintigraphy is crucial for effective treatment and management of this condition.

Area of Science:

Medical Imaging
Rheumatology
Bone Metabolism

Background:

Algodystrophy, a complex regional pain syndrome, often presents with significant demineralization.
Existing diagnostic criteria may not fully capture milder forms of the condition.

Observation:

A distinct pattern of decalcifying algodystrophy, termed partial algodystrophy, was observed in 7 cases.
This form features localized, gradual or sudden pain, pseudo-inflammatory signs, and pinpoint tenderness.
Scintigraphy with technetium 99m polyphosphates revealed localized hyperfixation.

Findings:

Partial algodystrophy exhibits unique clinical and scintigraphic features, differing from typical algodystrophy.
The condition shows regression with treatment, notably thyrocalcitonin, without intense demineralization.

Related Experiment Videos

Scintigraphy proved highly valuable in diagnosing this specific algodystrophy type and those lacking radiographic anomalies.

Implications:

Recognition of partial algodystrophy expands the understanding of algodystrophy spectrum.
Scintigraphy is highlighted as a key diagnostic tool for early and accurate detection.
This finding may lead to more targeted and timely therapeutic interventions for patients.