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[Nail changes within the scope of reflex dystrophy]

E M Studer1, M Harms, I Masouyé

  • 1Policlinique de Dermatologie HCUG, Geneve.

Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift Fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, Und Verwandte Gebiete
|March 1, 1996
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Reflex sympathetic dystrophy in a teenage boy caused nail problems after a hand fracture. Lymphatic drainage treatment resolved these nail changes, including inflammation and arrested growth.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Dermatology
  • Pain Management

Background:

  • Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD), now known as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), is a poorly understood condition.
  • Hand fractures are common injuries that can sometimes lead to CRPS, impacting various functions.
  • Nail changes are an uncommon but reported manifestation of CRPS.

Observation:

  • A 16-year-old male presented with CRPS following a right hand fracture.
  • He exhibited proximal nail fold inflammation and arrested nail growth affecting digits 3, 4, and 5.
  • These symptoms suggest a localized vascular or inflammatory response secondary to CRPS.

Findings:

  • The patient underwent a 2-month course of lymphatic drainage therapy.
  • Following treatment, all observed nail abnormalities, including inflammation and growth arrest, completely resolved.

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  • This indicates a positive response to manual lymphatic therapy.

    • Implications:

    • Lymphatic drainage may be a viable treatment option for CRPS-associated nail changes.
    • Early intervention with targeted therapies could potentially reverse CRPS-induced dermatological manifestations.
    • Further research is warranted to explore the efficacy of lymphatic drainage in managing CRPS complications.